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He was clearly one of the top forwards in camp. If you’re going to tell your organization full of kids that opportunities can be earned he has to make the team.
Player Discussion John-Jason (JJ) Peterka, RW (34th overall, 2020) -- Signed to ELC
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David Moravec, Ratoslav Hecl, Mark Mancari, Alex Beiga, Goggula and Schulz, Luke Adam, Catanacci, Alex Nylander, Schiestel never would have been injured and would be the next Sandis Ozolinsh right now.
I've said it elsewhere, but I believe that JJ should be sent to Rochester.
- We've got a 19 year old young man who has put up 16 goals and 15 assists over 2 seasons playing against men in the DEL - which is in the lower half of most rankings of professional hockey leagues and definitely behind the AHL
- In the 3 or 4 weeks that he has been exposed to the pro game in North America, he has given us glimpses of his potential to be a really nice player and scorer in the NHL. The problem is, as of right now, he has played against invitees and prospects in the Prospects Challenge, and mixed rosters in the preseason.
- I love the fact that he has shown such promise and that he is so well spoken with the press and seemingly full of enthusiasm
- One of the most common themes I have seen on this board is how the Sabres have rushed players to the NHL. Here we have a guy with such great potential that we have a chance to develop properly.
- I think that what he has earned to date is to move up to the top of the Sabres prospect list at forward. I think he has earned top line duties in Rochester where he can learn the North American style of play, he can get the big minutes at crucial times, power play, PK, end of periods and games, OT, and come out being a guy who is completely ready for the next level.
- He's more than just a guy who has shown well in the preseason against mixed competition so he deserves a look, as that look could cost us another player as we would need to waive someone to make room for him.
- In the end - I think he has earned the privilege of being developed properly. I hope that Sabres Management recognizes this because I fear another botched player development a la Grigorenko, Girgensons, Nylander, etc
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MarkusKetterer
Shoulda got one game in
I’d give him 9 games, then send him down. You can always call him up later.
Jim Bob
RIP RJ
MarkusKetterer
Shoulda got one game in
I assume less than 10 games this season makes him ineligible to be offer sheeted when his contract is up.
Yeah i think rochester is likely but gotta give him the taste first, just so he knows and he earned it !
Jim Bob
RIP RJ
But you said call him up later which gives him 10 games.
Given how he looked in camp, I’m guessing he earns 10+ games this year.
MarkusKetterer
Shoulda got one game in
Really good player to develop him further and not ruin him send him away to a good organization
The issue is that he's been one of their best 9, not just their best 12. Rewarding a player for playing well is more than just lip-service.
I’m hopeful, just picked him up with my second to last pick in a keeper league.
Nine game try-out seems like the way to go. I understand not wanting to throw him in the deep end, but if he’s earned a shot, then see how he does. He seems well-adjusted and if it’s a step too far, and he sees he has work to do to stay in the NHL, I reckon he’ll put in the work to come back and stay.
Nine game try-out seems like the way to go. I understand not wanting to throw him in the deep end, but if he’s earned a shot, then see how he does. He seems well-adjusted and if it’s a step too far, and he sees he has work to do to stay in the NHL, I reckon he’ll put in the work to come back and stay.
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It's a smart move and unless he sucks in Rochester, I think he gets at least 25 games in Buffalo
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Why should he suck. The level in Rochester is similar to his former team Munich. The only big difference is the smaller rink. But it didnt look like as a issue for him in preseason.
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He could have problems adjusting to the food. Not everyone can tolerate the famous Rochester garbage plate.
Optimistically, they’ve ironed out what they want to see from him in Rochester, Granato’s comments seemed fairly straightforward so hopefully that was made clear to JJ as well. I guess we’ll find out if he seems despondent or sullen about the assignment.
And pessimistically, they made the easy move despite how well he’s played in preseason while keeping some non-contributors like Eakin around.
And pessimistically, they made the easy move despite how well he’s played in preseason while keeping some non-contributors like Eakin around.
I think it's the right move. He definitely earned NHL time, but I don't think it's best for his development. Let him be a stud for at least a couple of months in Roch, then bring him up. My guess is that either he'll get called up as an injury replacement or after dominating the A for a bit, and he probably won't go back down.
Matt Ress
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Developing him as an impact forward instead of a bottom six player trying to keep his head above water is surprising
If the world ever gets to a place where I can finally do my trip to your end of the world to see as many hockey games as a I can, I am definitely stopping at Rochester to get this! Looks like it should be called the Artery Clogger.
