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 6 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 5 hours 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 3 hours ago by The Jokeman

[ponokasabre]

6 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:

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. 

Macceli doesnt do it for for me, he is another undersized winger. If we are adding Byram or 9 its gotta be McBain coming back

 

Id be willing to take Crouse back as he isnt quite the same player he once was for a lesser return. Maybe Peterka and Johnson or Rosen for Crouse and Kesserling

[The Jokeman]

1 minute ago, ponokasabre said:

Macceli doesnt do it for for me, he is another undersized winger. If we are adding Byram or 9 its gotta be McBain coming back

 

Id be willing to take Crouse back as he isnt quite the same player he once was for a lesser return. Maybe Peterka and Johnson or Rosen for Crouse and Kesserling

McBaine to me is a 3rd liner and quite honestly don't want that. At least Maccelli can product points or at least prior to being benched and moved down the depth chart last year. 

3 minutes ago, ponokasabre said:

Macceli doesnt do it for for me, he is another undersized winger. If we are adding Byram or 9 its gotta be McBain coming back

 

Id be willing to take Crouse back as he isnt quite the same player he once was for a lesser return. Maybe Peterka and Johnson or Rosen for Crouse and Kesserling

PS I wasn't moving JJP in my scenario just Byram and 9OA. 

[ponokasabre]

5 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:

McBaine to me is a 3rd liner and quite honestly don't want that. At least Maccelli can product points or at least prior to being benched and moved down the depth chart last year. 

PS I wasn't moving JJP in my scenario just Byram and 9OA. 

McBain's stat line - 82 13 14 27  with 78 PIMS and is a fighter and a hitter, he is 25

 

Macceli stat line - 55 8 10 18 with 8 pims and basically no hits, he is 24

 

So Mcbain is the better offensive player, the better defensive player, the better physical player, he is basically what we are missing. And that is why Utah likely wont trade him

[thewookie1]

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, Dobson 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

For Peterka, few names here are even worth while to look at.

1. I have zero interest in any trade including Toronto(spite)

2. Kesselring has 1 good season and 1 year on his contract so for Peterka, no

3. Miler is garbage, Cuylle is very possible "Fool's Gold" and Schneider alone can't fetch Peterka

4. Too old, small, and under contract 1 year

5. Cernak or Cirelli sure.

6. Andersson would likely be a rental and has fallen off as of late, Coleman has 1 great year surrounded by eh

7. Romanov is offensive, Dobson is at least interesting and Pageau is freaking cap dump

8. Rust far too old and relies on Crosby too much to trust

9. Silinger has yet to surpass 33 pts in a season and his analytics dropped off a cliff last year

10. Neighbours isn't enough, Kyrou is kind of just slightly older Peterka making 8mil and being more PP merchant like and Parayko while older would be perfect for Power's RHD

11. Mercer has 1 good year out of 3, good being relative; Nemec is too much a wildcard to trade a consistent 28 goal scorer for

12. I outright refuse anything with Ottawa, Peterka is likely to explode with Stuztle

[St. Pete Gogolak]

2 hours ago, ponokasabre said:

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 

 Cernak?  You mean the 2nd we gave up (along with McNabb and a second 2nd) for Hudson Fasching?

[Eleven]

2 hours 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

Thank you, because I can't log in to The A right now for some reason and wanted the substance of Fairburn's ideas.

Edited 2 hours ago by Eleven

[mjd1001]

A lot of those above names aren't all that great for me for Peterka.

You don't have to trade Peterka, he's restricted. So, if you are going to trade him I am looking for 3 things with a player in return:

-Makes the Sabres better right now than Peterka does (due to talent and/or fit)

-Cheaper than Peterka (use the money saved in other places)

-Makes the team better than Peterka in 2-3 years from now (talent and/or fit)

You aren't getting all 3 of those, another team would be foolish to make that trade. But I want 2 of the 3 (pick whatever 2 you want).

If you aren't getting 2 of those 3 things, they don't move him.

Edited 1 hour ago by mjd1001