If JJ Peterka is in play this summer, the New York Rangers should certainly pursue him.

During the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, rumors began to circulate about potential negotiations between the Rangers and the Buffalo Sabres regarding Peterka.

Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News first reported at the time that the Rangers were among the teams trying to acquire Peterka from the Sabres.

NHL insider Frank Seravalli added the Rangers had “advanced discussions” with the Sabres involving the availability of Peterka.

The Rangers Repordedly Made A Massive Trade Offer For JJ Peterka The New York Rangers were reportedly closer to acquiring JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres than many people may actually realize. 

However, The Athletic’s Arthur Staple countered these two reports after stating that the Rangers were not in on Peterka.

Ultimately, Peterka wasn’t traded at the deadline, but there still seems to be speculation of a potential move this upcoming offseason.

The 23-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent and the Rangers have some options if the team wants to acquire the young forward.

If he becomes available via trade, the Rangers certainly contain enough assets to acquire him and trading for Peterka would follow the organization's recent mantra to get younger but remain competitive and not go into a full-fledged rebuild.

If Peterka does not agree to a contract extension by July 1, the Rangers can also offer sheet him in hopes the Sabres don’t match that offer.

Peterka is a player who’s continuing to improve each season and beginning to blossom into a real quality forward.

He has All-Star potential written all over him, which is why the Rangers would be foolish not to at least explore the options of bringing him on board to The Big Apple.

The Rangers' Reported Interest In JJ Peterka During Trade Deadline Leads To Speculation Heading Into Offseason