‘Peterka, who the Sabres traded up to select with pick No. 34, has not played recently because his team in Austria, EC Red Bull Salzburg, had its season paused in response to a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.’
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Peterka named to Germany’s World Juniors roster
‘Peterka will participate in his second-consecutive World Juniors tournament for Germany after playing very well in the 2020 World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic. As a 17-year-old, Peterka went on to score four goals and pick up two assists for six points in seven games. He played extremely well on Germany’s top line along with 2020 first round picks Tim Stützle (Ottawa Senators) and Lukas Reichel (Chicago Blackhawks).’
Inside look at Buffalo Sabres
‘”We know that we haven’t been good enough,” general manager Kevyn Adams said. “We have to go and get better every day and work to become the team that all of us want to become.”‘
Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres
‘The Sabres are hoping Staal, a center and Skinner’s former teammate with the Carolina Hurricanes who was acquired in a trade from the Minnesota Wild on Sept. 16, can help him regain his scoring touch.’
Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres
‘”We don’t want to put Dylan Cozens in a position he’s not ready for,” general manager Kevyn Adams said.’
Buffalo Sabres key statistics
‘Linus Ullmark was tied for sixth in the NHL last season among goalies who played at least 30 games in even-strength save percentage (.926). Ullmark’s performance was impressive considering the Sabres were tied with the New Jersey Devils for 25th in points percentage (.493). Buffalo was 11th in the League in 5-on-5 save percentage (92.2 percent), and each team that finished higher in that statistic participated in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. Ullmark split time with Carter Hutton last season, but he may give the Sabres the best chance to win should he emerge as their No. 1 goalie.’
Why I Chose Buffalo
‘When I looked at Buffalo, I saw a coach whom I respect and who knows how to get the most out of his players. I saw young, elite talent that will only get better. I saw owners in Terry and Kim Pegula and a general manager in Kevyn Adams who are committed to success.’