Time to trade Peterka

[thewookie1]

25 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

https://clutchpoints.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/sabres-rumors-insider-links-5-teams-jj-peterka

Chicago, NYI, NYR, TB and Van

I doubt we trade him (and I don't think we should), but lets see who actually has something to offer.

1) TB - Hagel (27 in Aug) has no trade protection and 7 years left at 6.5.  I doubt TB is making him available.  Cirelli has an NTC.  Cernak is already 28 and has a NTC.  I don't see any fit here

2) NYI - Romanov and Dobson are certainly of interest and are RFAs.  I don't see any forwards of interest who don't have trade protection.  Not real interested in Barzal (28) at 9.5 for 7 more years coming off 20 pts in 30 games. 

3) NYR - I have no interest in Lafreniere.  Miller is to old.  I have interest in K'Andre Miller, Soucy and Borgen on defense, but not for JJP.  Cuylie is of interest, but is an RFA and isn't as good a player as JJP.  Miller and Cuylie for JJP?  Maybe? 

4) Van - I have no interest in Pettersson and his bad knees.  We already have Norris.  I have some interest in Hronek, but he has a NMC.  Garland is a solid 2nd 3rd line winger but is 29.  Demko for JJP is some deal might hold some interest.

5) Chicago - They just moved Burakovsky.  Nazar is interesting but we already have Benson.  I'd love to get Vlasic, but they aren't moving him.  

The NYI or NYR look like the best trade partners unless we get Demko from Vancouver.

K Miller isn’t good; I’ll yell it from the tallest building if I must. Chad D compared him to Muel saying he’s just going to be a higher paid Muel. Plus based on Rangers fans history; they aren’t exactly fond of his performance. Plus they actually are willing to trade him which obviously is a reason not to acquire him. After all anything of any value is off limits to Ranger Fans

As mentioned, Cirelli’s NTC kicks in July 1st

I have no interest in trading a Top 6 winger with potential for a goalie coming off a serious injury with 1 year left on his deal.

[ponokasabre]

10 minutes ago, thewookie1 said:

K Miller isn’t good; I’ll yell it from the tallest building if I must. Chad D compared him to Muel saying he’s just going to be a higher paid Muel. Plus based on Rangers fans history; they aren’t exactly fond of his performance. Plus they actually are willing to trade him which obviously is a reason not to acquire him. After all anything of any value is off limits to Ranger Fans

As mentioned, Cirelli’s NTC kicks in July 1st

I have no interest in trading a Top 6 winger with potential for a goalie coming off a serious injury with 1 year left on his deal.

Ya Rangers the deal all day is Schneider and Cuylle and I’d even add if they wanted to get that 

[thewookie1]

50 minutes ago, ponokasabre said:

Ya Rangers the deal all day is Schneider and Cuylle and I’d even add if they wanted to get that 

I certainly wouldn’t 

[Mr. Allen]

I have no idea how to link an article from my Bleacher Report app   But here are some highlights:

“Lightning Must Trade for JJ Peterka Amid Stanley Cup Hopes

Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff reported that the Lightning are one of several teams interested in adding Buffalo Sabres left wing JJ Peterka via trade this off-season.

The Lightning need depth and adding a top-tier winger to the roster that already has Brandon Hagel and the great Nikita Kucherov would certainly do that. The question is what Tampa would have to give up in return.

Draft picks, a quality defenseman, and/or a center would likely be involved as the Sabres continue to look for ways back to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.

Peterka is a future star at a position of need. 

Giving up a center or defenseman, both of which the team has in abundance compared to their depth issues at winger, is a small price to pay for a player who theoretically could come in, provide an immediate offensive spark, and help the team keep pace with the Panthers, Toronto, Carolina, New York, and New Jersey, all off whom are strong candidates to emerge from the Eastern Conference in any given season.“

 

[LGR4GM]

13 hours ago, Mr. Allen said:

I have no idea how to link an article from my Bleacher Report app   But here are some highlights:

“Lightning Must Trade for JJ Peterka Amid Stanley Cup Hopes

Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff reported that the Lightning are one of several teams interested in adding Buffalo Sabres left wing JJ Peterka via trade this off-season.

The Lightning need depth and adding a top-tier winger to the roster that already has Brandon Hagel and the great Nikita Kucherov would certainly do that. The question is what Tampa would have to give up in return.

Draft picks, a quality defenseman, and/or a center would likely be involved as the Sabres continue to look for ways back to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.

Peterka is a future star at a position of need. 

Giving up a center or defenseman, both of which the team has in abundance compared to their depth issues at winger, is a small price to pay for a player who theoretically could come in, provide an immediate offensive spark, and help the team keep pace with the Panthers, Toronto, Carolina, New York, and New Jersey, all off whom are strong candidates to emerge from the Eastern Conference in any given season.“

 

All Seravalli does at this point is feed Allan Walsh talking points into the public sphere. 

[The Jokeman]

14 hours ago, Mr. Allen said:

I have no idea how to link an article from my Bleacher Report app   But here are some highlights:

“Lightning Must Trade for JJ Peterka Amid Stanley Cup Hopes

Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff reported that the Lightning are one of several teams interested in adding Buffalo Sabres left wing JJ Peterka via trade this off-season.

The Lightning need depth and adding a top-tier winger to the roster that already has Brandon Hagel and the great Nikita Kucherov would certainly do that. The question is what Tampa would have to give up in return.

Draft picks, a quality defenseman, and/or a center would likely be involved as the Sabres continue to look for ways back to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.

Peterka is a future star at a position of need. 

Giving up a center or defenseman, both of which the team has in abundance compared to their depth issues at winger, is a small price to pay for a player who theoretically could come in, provide an immediate offensive spark, and help the team keep pace with the Panthers, Toronto, Carolina, New York, and New Jersey, all off whom are strong candidates to emerge from the Eastern Conference in any given season.“

 

I'd like to know what center of defenseman this writer think is worth JJP? 

[Rasmus_]

14 hours ago, Mr. Allen said:

I have no idea how to link an article from my Bleacher Report app   But here are some highlights:

“Lightning Must Trade for JJ Peterka Amid Stanley Cup Hopes

Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff reported that the Lightning are one of several teams interested in adding Buffalo Sabres left wing JJ Peterka via trade this off-season.

The Lightning need depth and adding a top-tier winger to the roster that already has Brandon Hagel and the great Nikita Kucherov would certainly do that. The question is what Tampa would have to give up in return.

Draft picks, a quality defenseman, and/or a center would likely be involved as the Sabres continue to look for ways back to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.

Peterka is a future star at a position of need. 

Giving up a center or defenseman, both of which the team has in abundance compared to their depth issues at winger, is a small price to pay for a player who theoretically could come in, provide an immediate offensive spark, and help the team keep pace with the Panthers, Toronto, Carolina, New York, and New Jersey, all off whom are strong candidates to emerge from the Eastern Conference in any given season.“

 

I dont see the greatest fit here in terms of helping the Sabres win now in addition it's in division.  It'd have to be an overpayment.  Still what are the Sabres trying to get other than Cirelli.  Which to me is harder for TBL to replace. I only mention in division because JJP is so young.  If he's moved I'd prefer it out of conference.  But at this point when youre trading guys wanting out just barely after their ELC;  I guess who gives a *****.  Isn't that the most damning indictment on Pegula.  That a 23 year old who was drafted developed and given top line minutes has the balls to say.  I want out.  Pegula you've ruined the culture of this city and franchise.  Where yes we were in range of a playoff spot but players feel how toxic it is here.

Edited 2 hours ago by Rasmus_

[Drag0nDan]

Just now, Rasmus_ said:

I dont see the greatest fit here in terms of helping the Sabres win now in addition it's in division.  It'd have to be an overpayment.  Still what are the Sabres trying to get other than Cirelli.  Which to me is harder for TBL to replace.

It's a tough trade to build.  Probably requires a 3rd team since none of the players are going to waive a clause to come to buffalo.  They have a few pieces that Buffalo could be interested in - Geekie, Raddysh, Moser, and Lilleberg.  All of those guys are cheap though, so to make the dollars work it needs a 3rd team.  For buffalo since 2 of those guys are lefties, it probably requires someone also to take on samuelsson.    

[MISabresFan]

The brass of this team needs to sit down and say hey, what kind of team, what style do we want to have here?  How do you want to be known around the league as this team plays _ _ _ _ _.   

Keep the players that fit and fill the holes.  The last 5 years seem to be a random assortment of players with not objective in mind.  

Or

Maybe they do have a plan, and it is not working....

[dudacek]

Some trade scenarios from the Athletic (pieces as part of packages):

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6444484/2025/06/23/sabres-jj-peterka-trade-destinations-nhl-teams/

• The Leafs: Carlo
• Mammoth: Kesselring
• Rangers Miller, Cuylle or Schneider
• Canucks: Garland
• Lightning: Cernak
• Flames: Andersson or Coleman
• Islanders: Romanov, Dobsom or Pageau
• Penguins: Rust
• Jackets: Sillinger
• Blues: Neighbours, Kyrou or Parayko
• Devils: Mercer or Nemec
• Senators: Pinto or Zub

Article seems to be purely speculative, matching interested teams with potential targeted returns

Edited 1 hour ago by dudacek

[ponokasabre]

2 minutes ago, dudacek said:

Some trade scenarios from the Athletic:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6444484/2025/06/23/sabres-jj-peterka-trade-destinations-nhl-teams/

• The Leafs: Carlo
• Mammoth: Kesselring
• Rangers Miller, Cuylle or Schneider
• Canucks: Garland
• Lightning: Cernak
• Flames: Andersson or Coleman
• Islanders: Romanov, Dobsom or Pageau
• Penguins: Rust
• Jackets: Sillinger
• Blues: Neighbours, Kyrou or Parayko
• Devils: Mercer or Nemec
• Senators: Pinto or Zub

Article seems to be purely speculative, matching interested teams with potential targeted returns

The Utah and Rangers deals just make so much sense, Kesserling would be a huge add as would Schneider could you make it a bigger deal to get Cuylle too I don’t know

Could Utah deal be expanded to get Crouse or McBain i don’t know 

for Tampa it’s likely Cirelli as he has a no move right now, Cernak would be amazing but he has a no trade 

[The Jokeman]

1 hour ago, dudacek said:

Some trade scenarios from the Athletic (pieces as part of packages):

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6444484/2025/06/23/sabres-jj-peterka-trade-destinations-nhl-teams/

• The Leafs: Carlo
• Mammoth: Kesselring
• Rangers Miller, Cuylle or Schneider
• Canucks: Garland
• Lightning: Cernak
• Flames: Andersson or Coleman
• Islanders: Romanov, Dobsom or Pageau
• Penguins: Rust
• Jackets: Sillinger
• Blues: Neighbours, Kyrou or Parayko
• Devils: Mercer or Nemec
• Senators: Pinto or Zub

Article seems to be purely speculative, matching interested teams with potential targeted returns

I've mentioned Kesselring on my short list, there's also talk that the Mammoth want to move on from Matias Maccelli too. I wouldn't mind grabbing both for a prospect or 9OA and Byram.  I'd also curious what Mercer cost from the Devils as to me he's a guy I wouldn't mind at 2C if elected to put Norris on the top line.  JJP to me is a hard to lose guy as he's clearly a top end talent and unless we get a 50 game starting goalie for him or package him for a better Forward it makes little sense to move on from him. 

Edited just now by The Jokeman