The Buffalo Sabres were in a state of trade paralysis in this off-season -- at least, until Wednesday night's blockbuster deal that sent winger J.J. Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in return for up-and-coming winger Josh Doan and defenseman Michael Kesserling.
Peterka immediately agreed to a five-year, $38.5 million contract extension -- and one that all but confirms he didn't want to be in Buffalo. Sabres GM Kevyn Adams will have to explain to media and fans why he couldn't get Peterka to sign a similar contract to stay in Buffalo. And Adams will have to spend the money he's freed up in this trade on veteran players. Otherwise, Wednesday's trade will be seen as a money grab.
Sabres Potential Trade Partner: Pittsburgh Penguins
The NHL's 2025 off-season is here, and teams are going to be jockeying for trades and free agents in the coming days and weeks. And in this ongoing <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres">THN.com Buffalo Sabres site</a> series, we've been examining potential trade partners for the Sabres.
What do you think of this trade? Was it a long-term win for the Sabres, or did Adams not get nearly enough for a proven scorer in Peterka? Speak your mind in the comment section below -- and feel free to sign up as a community member of THN's Sabres site.
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