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Report: Sabres Now Listening On JJ Peterka
Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams made it clear at the end of the regular season that he is looking to shake things up after their 14th consecutive season outside of the playoffs and make upgrades to his roster, but one of the moves he is not looking to make is moving on from winger JJ Peterka, but according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman's report on Sunday's 32 Thoughts podcast, the Sabres are now listening to offers in case they are not able to agree on a contract extension. Peterka finished second in team scoring with 68 points (27 goals, 41 assists) in 77 games, playing mostly on the top line with Tage Thompson. Trade rumors began to circulate just before the trade deadline, when he was connected to the NY Rangers, but a deal did not come to pass. Peterka is under team control for another four seasons and could be open to accepting an offer sheet. Advertisement Other Sabres Stories Is Peterka In Prime Position For Big Payday? Sabres Summer Dilemmas - Bowen Byram Sabres Facing An Off-Season Of Change Friedman reported previously that the Sabres had indicated they were not looking to trade the 23-year-old, but in recent days their stance has changed, to being open to listening to offers from interested clubs, because of the reality that Peterka is unhappy in Buffalo and would like to play someplace else. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff said that multiple teams had put together significant offers for Peterka in the days leading up to the March deadline, but that Buffalo was not biting. The Sabres according to Friedman will be looking for substantial offers for Peterka, and based on what their posture has been over the last couple years, any deal for a youngster with years of team control will have to involve a player of a similar age under a similar amount of control. There continues to be rumors of a potential offer sheet after July 1, which has been a more popular option since the St. Louis Blues acquired winger Dylan Holloway and defenseman Philip Broberg from Edmonton last summer. The difference is that the Oilers were tight against the cap and Blues GM Doug Armstrong took advantage of that. Advertisement Buffalo has over $23 million in available cap space this summer, and Peterka with agent Allan Walsh may not want to risk signing an offer sheet and the Sabres matching, if he truly wants out. Follow Michael on X, Instagram, and Bluesky @MikeInBuffalo
New York Times
07-06-2025
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- New York Times
What should the Buffalo Sabres do with JJ Peterka? 4 key questions
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NHL offseason began in earnest this week in Buffalo with general managers, agents and other league personnel descending upon Western New York for the annual NHL Scouting Combine. And it feels like the Sabres will be at the center of a lot of the NHL's offseason chatter. This is a high-stakes summer for general manager Kevyn Adams as he enters his sixth season on the job. The weight of their league-record playoff drought is getting heavier with every season. But this offseason is about more than just the pressure from the fan base. The Sabres have six restricted free agents, and Alex Tuch is eligible for a contract extension on July 1. That's a lot of moving pieces for a team that hasn't lived up to expectations the last two seasons. Advertisement Of those restricted free agents, JJ Peterka is the one whose situation is most intriguing. The 23-year-old is fresh off a career-best 68-point season one year after he had 50 points. He's a fast, sharp-shooting winger capable of creating offense off the rush. He's everything the Sabres hoped for when they picked him in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft. And yet he's No. 7 on The Athletic's first offseason trade board. Peterka's name first entered the rumor mill around the trade deadline when the Sabres received interest. Adams said then there was 'zero truth' to any suggestion the Sabres were trying to trade Peterka. He also said he viewed him as a 'core young piece' and would prioritize meeting with his agent after the season to talk about the next step. Adams also acknowledged he would need to explain to Peterka how he plans to make the team better this offseason and going forward. That process continued when the sides met at the NHL Combine this week. The stance from Adams and the Sabres is consistent: They don't have an interest in trading Peterka. But that hasn't stopped teams from calling. If anything, the interest in Peterka has intensified since his name has started to pop up in more trade rumors from league insiders. The Sabres' preferred outcome is getting Peterka locked up to another contract. The key, as The Athletic's Chris Johnston wrote last week, is whether Peterka is willing to make that same commitment to the organization. If he's not, the Sabres' decision-making gets a bit more complicated. Speaking on Sportsnet 590 The Fan this week, Elliotte Friedman said, 'Peterka is clearly trying to make noise to force them to make a move.' If that's the case, Adams has a trickier situation on his hands, and he needs to keep his options open. So, what are the Sabres' options? Peterka is a dynamic player. He would have significant value in a trade, especially because outside of Mitch Marner and Nikolaj Ehlers, the free-agent pool isn't deep with goal-scoring wingers. But the Sabres won't be interested in making their team worse this summer. Trading Peterka for a futures-based package doesn't help Buffalo win now. It needs to be a priority for the Sabres next season. Advertisement But if Adams wants to make a significant change to this roster, Peterka is among the most valuable trade chips he has. The Sabres would love to find a right-handed defenseman capable of playing in the top four. They could also use a top-six forward capable of playing a hard-nosed, two-way game. If the Sabres could address one or two of their needs by moving Peterka, it might be worth considering. But the only way it makes sense is if the haul is a significant one that makes Buffalo a more complete team in 2025-26. It also makes sense if the contract negotiations get messy When Peterka's name has been bandied about in online trade chatter, there is talk about the looming threat of an offer sheet. But how much of a threat is that, really? If Peterka doesn't want to be in Buffalo, signing an offer sheet would be a risk, especially if it's long-term. The Sabres have the cap space to match even an aggressive offer sheet. They would like to have him here long-term. He's a known favorite of owner Terry Pegula. If another team wants to do the negotiating for the Sabres, it would make Adams' life easier. The one caveat to that is if a team gets creative and signs him to a short-term offer sheet with a big cap number. That could make Buffalo's decision a bit more complicated and be a risk worth taking for Peterka. If the Sabres match a short-term offer sheet, Peterka is not locked in long-term and has a bit more control over his future. According to AFP Analytics' latest projections, Peterka could command just about $7.8 million per year on a seven-year deal or $4.6 million per year on a two-year deal. Peterka could have the leverage to negotiate bigger numbers, but that's the ballpark the Sabres will be dealing with. Adams already acknowledged the Sabres need to sell Peterka on the team's vision. Maybe that opens the door for a short-term deal that allows Adams to prove to Peterka that the Sabres can become a winner. It's not an ideal outcome for the Sabres because Peterka would be due for another contract when the cap continues to climb. But it might be a necessary compromise depending on how much Peterka is willing to dig in. The Sabres have four more years of team control with Peterka before he becomes a free agent, so they don't have to move him. Advertisement Central to all of Buffalo's decision-making when it comes to Peterka is properly evaluating the type of player he is and the type of player he can become. His goal-scoring and playmaking ability have been evident during his first three NHL seasons. He had 27 goals and 41 assists last season after 28 goals and 22 assists the season before. According to Natural Stat Trick, the Sabres had 46 percent of the expected goals when Peterka was on the ice at five-on-five, so his two-way game still needs improvement. Peterka also noted toward the end of the year that he's striving to be more consistent and wants to make sure his body language is better during frustrating moments. Peterka has already proven he's a capable top-six winger. He has spent plenty of time on Buffalo's top line and power play, and there's still plenty of upside in his game. After investing so much time and energy into his development, the Sabres wouldn't be eager to see him leave just as he's beginning to enter his prime. But like the rest of Buffalo's offseason, it's complicated.
Time of India
28-05-2025
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- Time of India
Sabres trade rumors: JJ Peterka's future with the Buffalo in doubt as trade rumors intensify amid offseason buzz
JJ Peterka's future in Buffalo is far from guaranteed (Image via AP) JJ Peterka has rapidly blossomed into one of the NHL's brightest young stars, but his time with the Buffalo Sabres could be nearing an unexpected end. Despite his breakout 2024–25 season, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reports that Peterka may be on the move this summer—whether Buffalo wants it or not. JJ Peterka's rise continues, but his commitment to Buffalo appears uncertain Drafted 34th overall in 2020, JJ Peterka has taken major strides in each of his first three seasons. After tallying 32 points in his rookie year, he climbed to 50 the next season, and then exploded for 68 points in 2024–25. That kind of production, especially at age 23, would usually signal a long-term core piece for any rebuilding franchise. However, Peterka's future in Buffalo is far from guaranteed. Seravalli listed him as the top name on his latest trade board, and the speculation is gaining serious traction. "There may be no better player available, period, on the trade market this summer – let alone one of Peterka's age at 23, already a top-line producer," Seravalli wrote. "Embattled Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has said publicly that he has no designs on trading Peterka, but the sense is a change of scenery is in order." Multiple teams reportedly submitted substantial offers for Peterka at the trade deadline, but the Sabres stood firm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Now, with Peterka a pending restricted free agent, Buffalo may have less leverage—especially if an offer sheet materializes on July 1. Beyond contractual and trade factors, Seravalli revealed deeper concerns about player morale in Buffalo. "I think it's gone sideways in Buffalo for Peterka and a handful of other Sabres players," he said. "I think they're unhappy with the lack of progress, and it's hard to really squint and see light at the end of the tunnel as they've hit 14 consecutive seasons without the playoffs." Also Read: Jonathan Marchessault trade rumors: Nashville Predators could part ways with the all-star as part of offseason rebuild If the Sabres do move Peterka, they must demand a significant return. Letting a high-ceiling player walk for less than market value would only prolong the franchise's playoff drought. One way or another, Buffalo's handling of this situation could define their offseason—and their rebuild. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
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06-05-2025
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Sabres Notes - Thompson At Worlds For USA, Amerks, Ex-Files
The Buffalo Sabres have not officially made any announcements regarding changes to management or the coaching staff for next season, but there is some news regarding some of their former and current players. As he mentioned at locker cleanout last month, Sabres leading scorer Tage Thompson is playing for Team USA at the IIHF World Championships in Sweden and Denmark. As one of the more experienced players on the roster, the 27-year-old is one of three assistant captains (along with Nashville's Brady Skjei and Vancouver's Conor Garland) with Utah's Clayton Keller as team captain. Tage Thompson dances to Free Bird three times today at the Men's Worlds Tournament Tage scores a hat trick vs Germany in Team USA's 6-2 win in Pre-Tournament play 🦅🇺🇸🏒🥅 — 2 Goalies 1 Mic (@2Goalies1Mic) May 4, 2025 Sabres team captain Rasmus Dahlin indicated that he likely would not be joining Team Sweden due to injury, while wingers JJ Peterka (Germany) said he would not play for Germany due to his contract status as a restricted free agent. The tournament begins on Friday with Team USA taking on Denmark. Other Sabres Stories Is Peterka In Prime Position For Big Payday? Sabres Ownership Ranked Worst In NHL By Survey In The Athletic Sabres Facing An Off-Season Of Change The Rochester Americans are awaiting the winner of the Laval-Cleveland series to see who they will face in the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. The Rockets currently lead the Monsters 2-1 with Game 4 slated to go on Tuesday in Laval. If the Rockets win, the Amerks will open the best-of-seven series on the road. Here is how some former Sabres did in the playoffs on Monday: Sam Reinhart(FLA) -2, 22:07 TOI, 2 SOG Evan Rodrigues(FLA) 15:02 TOI, 1 SOG, 5 Hits Dmitri Kulikov(FLA) -2, 19:49 TOI, 1 SOG, 5 Hits Jake McCabe(TOR) 2A, +1, 19:27 TOI, 4 Hits Follow Michael on X, Instagram, and Bluesky @MikeInBuffalo
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07-03-2025
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New York Rangers Narrowing In on Acquiring Sabres' J.J. Peterka
The New York Rangers are believed to be narrowing in on a deal to add 23-year-old breakout J.J. Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) on X Keep an eye on #NYR on Friday. Sources indicate Rangers have had 'advanced discussions' with #Sabrehood on forward JJ Peterka. Let's see where it goes. From @SportsOnPrimeCA: The German native has been one of the few bright spots for a lacking Sabres team as the youngster has recorded 51 points in 59 games played this season for nearly a point-per-game average. It marks his career-high in points after hitting 50 points in 82 games last season. JJ Peterka Scores Goal Off Capitals Goaltender! #nhl #shorts undefined More NHL: Hurricanes' Mikko Rantanen Potentially Moving to Dallas Stars For Logan Stankoven The return package is not yet known for Peterka but it should be a big one as not many expected him to be dealt at the deadline. The Sabres finally have a growing young talent yet opt to deal them right when they are starting to round into form. The Sabres are looking to remain competitive in terms of finishing with better chances to land the first overall pick and present a decent value for us to profit as they have an over/under set at 74.5 for regular season points. They sit in last place in the East and have a 24-31-6 record with 54 points which means they can't earn ten more wins over their next 21 games and that shouldn't be too difficult considering they have the second-hardest remaining strength of schedule. More NHL: Islanders' Brock Nelson Traded to Colorado Avalanche For First-Round Pick, Prospect
