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Time of India
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
The Buffalo Sabres shake the NHL trade with Devon Levi's leap, Bowen Byram buzz and JJ Peterka's surprising pivot
NHL- JJ Peterka (Credit: Getty Images) The Buffalo Sabres have doubled down on their belief in goaltender Devon Levi, signing the young netminder to a two-year deal that signals a serious opportunity. After flashing brilliance in the American Hockey League with a .919 save percentage and seven shutouts for the Rochester Americans, Levi now finds himself in the thick of the NHL goaltending race. Devon Levi Highlights All 7 NHL GAMES of Rookie Year with BUFFALO SABRES Bowen Byram extension sparks trade whispers Inking defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year, $12.5 million extension should have settled the Sabres' blue line. Instead, it stirred rumors across the league. Though the front office isn't actively shopping the former top pick, insiders suggest Buffalo is at least listening to offers, particularly for a potential upgrade up front or a right-shot defenseman. Byram logged big minutes last season, excelling in shot-blocking and defensive coverage. But with the Sabres still reshaping their identity, his high trade value could be the key to acquiring a top-six NHL forward. JJ Peterka trade shakes the forward corps In a bold move that stunned fans. As the Sabres traded 25-goal scorer JJ Peterka to the Utah Hockey Club. In return, Buffalo landed right-shot defenseman Michael Kesselring and high-upside forward Josh Doan. While the departure of Peterka's offensive production stings, this could be a long-term play with big potential. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Build your civilization through the ages Rise of Cultures Learn More Undo Kesselring's size and raw ability could make him an ideal partner for Owen Power, while Doan brings grit and a two-way game that Buffalo has been missing in the middle six. If Doan breaks out and Kesselring develops quickly. This trade could be viewed as a win, especially with Peterka due for a big payday in the coming years. JJ Peterka Discusses Being Traded to Utah Mammoth from Buffalo Sabres & Impressions of Utah Hockey The Buffalo Sabres look set to flip the script As the 2025–26 NHL season approaches, the Buffalo Sabres are clearly not settling. Even for another year on the playoff bubble. From bold signings to risk-filled trades, the front office is signaling that the rebuild is over. The NHL's youngest roster is now aiming for relevance, and possibly redemption. For a team starving for postseason hockey, the time to strike might finally be here. Also Read: Acquitted but not cleared: NHL's Michael McLeod now linked to second alleged sexual assault case Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Miami Herald
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
The Buffalo Sabres Must Have More Moves In Store After Peterka Trade… Right?
The Buffalo Sabres got people thinking Thursday when they sent JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth. In return for the up-and-coming left winger, Buffalo received right winger Josh Doan and defenseman Michael Kesselring. The deal didn't come as much of a surprise, given that Peterka – an RFA heading into the off-season – had yet to sign a contract extension with Buffalo. But the return the Sabres got for Peterka had us asking one question – that can't be it, right? While Doan and Kesselring may eventually evolve into important pieces of the puzzle for the Sabres, this lineup hasn't changed nearly enough for a franchise that hasn't made the Stanley Cup playoffs for the past 14 years. Although the 23-year-old Doan has some promise as a power forward, he won't replace the offense Peterka brought to the table for the past two seasons, when he had a combined 55 goals and 118 points. Not yet, anyway. So yes, we must ask whether the Sabres have more moves coming besides that trade and re-signing Jack Quinn to a two-year contract with a $3.375-million cap hit on Friday. All eyes in Buffalo are now trained on RFA defenseman Bowen Byram, who seems less likely to sign an extension with each passing day. Adding Kesselring helps deepen Buffalo's defense on the right side, but only intermittently until Byram is dealt, or if he's dealt. Drafting right-handed blueliner Radim Mrtka ninth overall at the NHL draft is great, but if he's not playing in the NHL in October, there must be additional moves for the Sabres to ensure they're building playoff-caliber depth. Peterka's immediate signing with the Mammoth tells you one of a few things: either he wasn't willing to sign a long-term deal at $7.7 million per season with the Sabres, vice versa or both. None of those possibilities paint Sabres GM Kevyn Adams or team ownership in a positive light. There are too many instances of players wanting out of Buffalo in their playoff drought, and that means Adams must be cold-blooded and doggedly determined to put together a roster that can legitimately compete for a playoff spot. With that in mind, Sabres fans should absolutely be expecting more moves to come for this franchise. Dealing Byram almost seems like an inevitability at this point, but even beyond that, there must be some fundamental changes for the organization. Simply put, the status quo cannot be an option for Buffalo. So many years of losing have created an odor around this franchise that can't be easily perfumed. But that doesn't give Adams a free pass to essentially run it back with more or less the same level of talent. If these Sabres don't make upgrades this summer, there should be even greater unrest among the Sabres' fan base. The message to Adams is clear: get to moving some players of note off this roster, and bring in some better players in a hurry. And no excuse that leads to Adams not doing anything in that respect will keep Sabres fans from lashing out in anger and frustration. Get thelatest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and bysubscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting belowthe article on Copyright 2025 The Hockey News, Roustan Media Ltd.
New York Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
What's I'm hearing about the Wild: Offer for Peterka, latest on with Rossi and more
ST. PAUL, Minn. — In an offseason that carries the expectation that the Wild will hit home runs simply because the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyout dead money charges are being significantly reduced, one of the big fish the Wild have pursued was traded elsewhere Wednesday night. As The Athletic has reported for weeks, JJ Peterka was one of the high-scoring wingers Minnesota — and several other teams — were pursuing. But the Buffalo Sabres dealt him to the Wild's Central Division rival, the Utah Mammoth, for right-shot defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward prospect Josh Doan. Peterka then promptly signed a five-year extension worth $7.7 million per. Advertisement So what's going on with the Wild as the NHL Draft approaches this weekend and free agency Tuesday? (The Wild are presently without a first-rounder and have four picks in total.) We'll have an opportunity to talk to Wild president and general manager Bill Guerin on Thursday at noon as a media contingency, and he's joining me when at 5 p.m. when I fill in for Dan Barreiro on KFAN later in the day (so tune in!). So we'll ask Guerin for all the details. But for now, here's what I'm hearing from league sources: You can bet several teams were surprised by the modest return for Peterka and felt they offered more. One had to be the Wild. The Wild offered center Marco Rossi as the starting point in any package and were willing to include another roster player and/or prospects and picks. But the Sabres weren't interested in adding another undersized forward, even though Rossi was so integral in the Wild making the playoffs and is coming off back-to-back 20-goal seasons and career-high 60 points in just his second full season. The Sabres were especially focused on adding a right-shot defenseman. Obviously, the Wild weren't about to trade Brock Faber, whose $8.5 million/eight-year extension kicks in next season, and it's unclear if David Jiricek was offered or if that would have moved the needle over Kesselring. Guerin continues to tell teams he is not trading Rossi without a significant center or equivalent winger from a production standpoint as the main return. Several teams have shown interest in Rossi, but in a league where the cap is rising and plenty of teams have added cap space, the playoff contenders interested in him are mostly offering futures. Unless Guerin could flip those picks in a subsequent deal, that doesn't move the needle. So there is a chance Rossi stays put and then the Wild spend the offseason trying to bridge the gap on a new contract. But it theoretically could be a long, played-out contract dispute since Rossi doesn't have arbitration rights, meaning a third party won't be able to give Rossi a one- or two-year settlement. Advertisement The problem will be the average annual value of a contract. The Wild initially offered Rossi a five-year, $25 million contract earlier this winter. That wasn't accepted. Rossi countered with a shorter term at a higher AAV. That wasn't accepted. The Wild have no interest in offering Rossi a longer term in the $6 or $7 million range. Essentially, the Wild like Rossi at a certain number. They recently offered Rossi a bridge deal at an AAV at less than $5 million. That, too, was rejected. On a three-year term, Evolving-Hockey estimates Rossi is a $5.262 million player this summer. On a five-year term, the site has him at $6.067 million. On a seven-year term, it's at $6.688 million. Last summer, the Carolina Hurricanes wanted to trade Martin Necas, but he wouldn't agree to an extension with the handful of teams Carolina found as landing spots. In the end, the two sides begrudgingly agreed to a two-year deal worth $6.5 million. It's hard to believe Guerin gives in and offers a contract that high, but at the end of the day, a similar philosophy could be the end game. In other words, Rossi and the Wild agree on a two- or three-year term and Rossi either continues to live life producing for the Wild or it buys Guerin more time to find Rossi a new home (Necas was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in the Mikko Rantanen deal) where he can excel and eventually hit that long-term contract. So, we'll see where this goes, but as of now, it seems more likely Rossi isn't dealt if Guerin holds firm on wanting a significant return so he could replace Rossi's production. It's likely the Wild make Brock Boeser a contract offer when he becomes a free agent 11 a.m. Tuesday, but this is not the done deal that has been reported. Boeser, who is currently vacationing in Italy and returns to the Twin Cities on Monday, is keeping an open mind when it comes to which teams come after him Tuesday. It's expected he's going to get several different types of offers, from short-term deals with playoff like the Wild, to longer-term deals from teams that are more building and hope to be on the ride. After Rossi, there aren't several roster players that the Wild are looking to move. Their blue line will be pretty much set after they re-sign Declan Chisholm, but the Wild hope to add a couple of forwards to the mix this summer. Ryan Hartman currently has a no-move clause until Monday night. The Wild could theoretically look to trade him this offseason once he turns in his 15-team no-trade list Tuesday. Advertisement One player the Wild have talked to other teams about is center Freddy Gaudreau, who has three more years left on his contract at $2.1 million. If the Wild traded him, that could put them in the market for another right-shot center. Two players the Wild have inquired about are the New York Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau, who has one year left on his contract at $5 million, and Colorado's Charlie Coyle, the former Wild forward who has one year left on his contract at $5.25 million. Pageau is especially intriguing. He's a perennial 40-point guy who is excellent in the faceoff circle (59.6 percent last season and over 50 percent every year of his career) and on the penalty kill. Some free-agent bottom-six centers the Wild could also pursue regardless of whether they shoot left or right include Sean Kuraly, Nico Sturm, Radek Faksa, Colin Blackwell, Luke Kunin and Nick Bjugstad. (Photo of Marco Rossi: David Berding / Getty Images)
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL trade news: JJ Peterka is officially on the move in a blockbuster three-player deal confirmed by Frank Seravalli
JJ Peterka of the Buffalo Sabresn (Credit: Getty Images) Late Wednesday night, a significant NHL trade took center stage as the Buffalo Sabres agreed to send forward JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth. The deal, initially held up by some final details, was confirmed shortly after NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that the trade call had been completed. Peterka's move comes just as he wraps a standout season with 68 points in 77 games. Peterka joins a group of rising stars in Utah that includes Clayton Keller, Logan Cooley, and Dylan Guenther. The Mammoth, entering their first full season under the rebranded name, are focused on building a core that is playoff-ready. General manager Bill Armstrong wasted no time adding a 27-goal scorer with dynamic playmaking to drive their secondary scoring. — FriedgeHNIC (@FriedgeHNIC) Buffalo Sabres acquire Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring in return In exchange for Peterka, the Buffalo Sabres received winger Josh Doan and defenseman Michael Kesselring from Utah. The deal contains no draft picks, indicating a pure hockey trade intended to have an immediate impact on both sides. Doan, a 2021 second-round pick and son of NHL legend Shane Doan, played 51 games with Utah last season, registering seven goals and 19 points. Kesselring is coming off a full 82-game campaign in Utah. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Worst Home Items That People Own, Ranked CleverClassic Undo The 6-foot-4 blueliner tallied 29 points and 89 penalty minutes, providing a mix of offense and physicality from the back end. His development has steadily improved, and the Sabres are expected to give him a prominent role heading into the upcoming season. JJ Peterka signs five-year extension and embraces Utah spotlight Just as trade news broke, it was revealed that JJ Peterka had already agreed to a five-year extension with Utah. The $38.5 million deal shows how much belief the Mammoth organization has in the 22-year-old German winger. After leading all RFAs in scoring last season, Peterka lands both a big payday and a leading role in a rising franchise. With both teams walking away with players who fit their needs, this three-player deal stands out as one of the boldest moves of the offseason. Also Read: NHL trade rumor: Evander Kane trade buzz grows louder as Edmonton Oilers look to shake up roster after playoff heartbreak Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
New York Post
26-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Sabres trade J.J. Peterka to Mammoth in massive pre-NHL draft shakeup
One of the NHL's rising stars is heading west to Utah. The Sabres traded forward J.J. Peterka to the Mammoth early Thursday morning in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan, the teams announced. Advertisement As part of the transaction, Peterka – who was set to become a restricted free agent – signed a five-year extension with Utah with an average annual value of $7.7 million. The move comes before the NHL draft, which begins Friday night in Los Angeles. Peterka, 23, is an ideal fit among the Mammoth's emerging young core. Utah missed the playoffs in its first season after leaving Arizona, but the franchise is stocked with talented young players like Clayton Keller (26 years old), Logan Cooley (21) and Dylan Guenther (22). Advertisement 3 The Sabres traded J.J. Peterka to the Mammoth. NHLI via Getty Images Peterka, who is from Munich, Germany, is entering his fourth full NHL season and fifth overall. He tallied 118 points across his last two years in Buffalo, including a 27-goal, 41-assist campaign last year. Advertisement 3 The Utah Mammoth celebrate a goal in a game on April 10. NHLI via Getty Images Those stats would have made him the Mammoth's second-leading goal-scorer and point-getter, behind only Keller, who notched 30 goals and 60 assists. The Sabres picked Peterka with the 34th overall pick in the 2020 draft. Advertisement Peterka had been involved in trade rumors before the March trade deadline, but he temporarily stayed put in Buffalo, with Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams saying at the time. 'We need to make sure we're also explaining to him how we're going to make the team better,' Adams said. In his pre-draft press conference Tuesday, Adams did not comment on whether Peterka had requested a trade. 3 J.J. Peterka tallied 27 goals and 41 assists with the Sabres last year. NHLI via Getty Images The Sabres, who are suffering from an NHL-record 14-year playoff drought, finished second-to-last in the Atlantic Division with a 36-39-7 record last year. Peterka had the third-most goals and second-most assists on the team. The Mammoth hope Peterka can help the franchise snap a playoff drought of their own, which dates back to the 2019-20 season, several years before the move from Arizona to Utah.
