Time to trade Peterka

[JohnC]

12 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

I’m going to call BS on that stat.  There is no way that 14.7% 5 on 5 is an NHL record.  

I also disagree that a regression is going to happen.  The kid has improved all 3 NHL seasons.  He may top out as a 75 pt guy, but how many forwards of even that level have we drafted and developed since the tank?  2, Eichel and Reinhart who were both 2nd overall picks.  We didn’t draft Thompson.  

You made the succinct potent point as to why he shouldn't be dealt. None of us really know what the player wants to do. Is he maneuvering for a gilded long-term contract or is he another disillusioned Sabre player who wants to get the freak out of this toxic waste franchise. Who can criticize someone for desiring a better chance for individual and team success. This is what happens when a franchise becomes known for its generational failure and understandably is not a destination for players not only outside the system but also within it. The organization needs to do everything within reason to keep him. 

[dudacek]

Seravalli's latest:

Scoop: 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. Embattled Sabres GM Kevyn Adams previously said he has no interest in trading Peterka, but he’s apparently come around on the inevitability. He declined to say Tuesday whether Peterka requested a trade. More than a handful of teams have expressed legitimate interest: both the Rangers and Islanders, Lightning, Mammoth, Blackhawks and Canucks, and they’re not alone. Buffalo is determined to get an impact roster player back for the present as opposed to futures.

[Mr Peabody]

If JJ gets offer sheeted we’ll end up with ~ $30M of our cap between JJ, Muel, Power, and Norris.   In about 3 years that may be a deal but it’s a stretch for next season.