The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly close to finalizing a deal that would send winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for forward prospect Josh Doan and defenseman Michael Kesselring, per Sportsnet’s Elliote Friedman. It’s been further announced that Peterka has agreed to a five-year, $38.5MM extension with the Mammoth, per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. The Mammoth … [Read more...] about Mammoth Acquire, Extend J.J. Peterka From Sabres
Sabres Notes: No. 9 Pick, Peterka, Samuelsson, Coaches
While the Sabres are interested in multiple names as they hold the No. 9 pick in Friday’s draft, they’re also far more open to trading their top pick for immediate help than they have in years past, general manager Kevyn Adams told reporters during his media availability Tuesday (via Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550). They’re far from the only team willing to move a top-10 … [Read more...] about Sabres Notes: No. 9 Pick, Peterka, Samuelsson, Coaches
Examining Potential Penguins And Sabres Trades
Matthew Fairburn and Shayna Goldman of The Athletic wrote an article outlining 12 potential teams interested in trading for forward JJ Peterka of the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres are trying to end a 14-year playoff drought and hope to add pieces this summer, while also considering trading one of their best young players, Peterka. The Sabres urgently need veteran help to take the … [Read more...] about Examining Potential Penguins And Sabres Trades
Examining The Sabres’ Alex Tuch Dilemma
The Buffalo Sabres have been spinning their wheels for quite some time and appear headed for a summer that will define the franchise’s future. The team has plenty of attractive roster pieces but will need to make some significant contract decisions in the coming months regarding forward Alex Tuch, among others. Tuch is just over a year away from unrestricted free agency and can … [Read more...] about Examining The Sabres’ Alex Tuch Dilemma
Sabres Notes: Peterka, Byram, Samuelsson
While NHL teams are preparing for the start of free agency, the Buffalo Sabres are actively working the phones on a few key potential trades, according to The Fourth Period. The expectation is that general manager Kevyn Adams will be busy this week, with forward JJ Peterka at the top of the trade block rumor mill. Despite his youth, potential, and the fact that he seemingly … [Read more...] about Sabres Notes: Peterka, Byram, Samuelsson