Buffalo Sabres, J.J. Peterka, and the Washington Capitals?
Sammi Sliber of DC Back Check: The twists and turns of the J.J. Peterka sweepstakes is not going to be a 30-for-30 sometime. Nonetheless, groups are lining up with various levels of curiosity. One in every of them may or must be the Washington Capitals. Washington carries $9.375 million in cap area however nonetheless has work to do in arising with a probably interesting bundle.
Now, Washington administration is eager on the Peterka scenario. Additionally, nobody has come out and mentioned they are going to take a swing on the coveted ahead. Buffalo modified its tune just lately and is now taking calls on Peterka which has opened up all kinds of prospects. Peterka is barely 23 and comes off a 68 level marketing campaign after 50+ factors the 12 months earlier than.
With a number of wingers hitting free company, Washington has the area to accommodate the younger, gifted Peterka. Buffalo needs NHL belongings and a right-handed defenseman. The Capitals can handle that in a deal.
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The large query is how a lot of a bidding conflict does Washington need to get into? Fairly just a few groups are calling about Peterka. Once more, curiosity could differ however some groups could provide a big bounty.
How does Washington make a splash with out making an excessive amount of of 1? Keep tuned!
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David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: So, Buffalo is making an attempt to repair this factor once more. For the Sabres, they continue to be taking calls on Peterka. Kevyn Adams needs NHL expertise in return. This has turn out to be a well-known theme. Even Alex Tuch could or is probably not on the market. It’s believed the Sabres must be dazzled to make a transfer.
Sure, Buffalo carries $23.2 million in cap area for the 2025-26 season. The Sabres inquired about Marco Rossi, amongst others. Evidently, their summer time might be a protracted one. Buffalo is even purchasing Mattias Samuelsson, which turned some heads. Then once more, the Sabres haven’t made the playoffs since 2011 (14 straight seasons).
The message is evident. Buffalo needs to do something and every little thing to make the playoffs.
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Now, the query is, can Buffalo actually repair this? Their playoff drought has arguably taken on a lifetime of its personal. The tradition in Buffalo doesn’t assist both.
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