Player Discussion John-Jason (JJ) Peterka, RW (34th overall, 2020) -- Signed to ELC

[RecycledEichel]

This guy is already so much fun to watch. I think when he's in his prime, he'll be my most favorite Sabres player since Afinogenov. Guy just has IT.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[beerme1]

This guy is already so much fun to watch. I think when he's in his prime, he'll be my most favorite Sabres player since Afinogenov. Guy just has IT.

I love this because Max was a player who would always put you on the edge of your seat in the arena. But I have to laugh because JJ will never shy away from any physicality. Max would have a hangnail and need assistance lol.
At the end of the day, I think he will be more that Max was to us fans. At least the potential is there. Love JJ

 

[Tatanka]

What is noticeable is how dangerous the opposition thinks he is this early. Against the Pens on VOs goal he was moving to a position on the side of the net and Dumolin was on him like a dog on a bone. Took Dumolin outmof any position to block the shot. Quinn is similar. Forwards aren charging at him for fear of making the first wrong move. Both have the IQ to know where the play is but more importantly where it is going. Fun indeed.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Ridiculous lack of PP time.

 

[GrierIsGod123]

Ridiculous lack of PP time.

They've gotta get him on one of the units...absolutely. He and Krebs should replace Mitts, Kyle or Skinner.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

They've gotta get him on one of the units...absolutely. He and Krebs should replace Mitts, Kyle or Skinner.

1 assist in 30 seconds of PP time (all season).

 

[Team Cozens]

This guy is already so much fun to watch. I think when he's in his prime, he'll be my most favorite Sabres player since Afinogenov. Guy just has IT.

Love Peterka's game and can't wait to see his development this year and especially next year. Peterka, Quinn and Power next year are going to elevate this team so much next year after another summer of training and adding man strength.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Tampa’s broadcast was gushing over JJ last night. Wish he would’ve potted one last night feels like he gets so many opportunities and just can’t tuck them. Will come with time.

 

[ChadBigly]

Whenever we go out,
The people always shout,
There goes John Jason Jingleheimer Peterka!

I expect this to become a chant at games.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Most other teams would’ve still had him in the AHL, so not an overly surprising stat

 

[Dingo44]

Guess JJ is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Wonder who else is there...

 

[Gras]

Guess JJ is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Wonder who else is there...

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Missed Barret Jackson by a week and is gonna miss the Waste Management Open by a week.

 

[Butt Ox]

Guess JJ is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Wonder who else is there...

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Is that Pacifico there in the background? Easy drinking.

 

[Gabrielor]

Hope he's resting...he's hit the rookie wall recently.

 

[Gras]

Looks to be Toca Madera Scottsdale - RESERVE A TABLE | Hours + Location | Toca Madera

Puts him right in the heart of Scottsdale where all the night clubs are.

 

[Zach716]

Looks to be Toca Madera Scottsdale - RESERVE A TABLE | Hours + Location | Toca Madera

Puts him right in the heart of Scottsdale where all the night clubs are.

He would’ve made good buddies with Risto

 

[MOGlLNY]

JJ really starting to find his scoring touch at the end of the year, something he was really struggling with during the season. Gets himself in these great situations and just couldn't manage to get it to the back of the net.

Seems like he's starting to find a way now.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

So is he likely to be sent down for the AHL playoffs now that Sabres are out of the playoffs?

 

[Ehran]

So is he likely to be sent down for the AHL playoffs now that Sabres are out of the playoffs?

No. He can't. He was not "paper waived" down to Rochester at the trade deadline and is not eligible to participate in the AHL playoffs.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

 

[MeenOlViks]

Who had OP outscoring Peterka this year?

 

[Team Cozens]

Who had OP outscoring Peterka this year?

and look at how little PP time Power gets with Dahlin on PP1

 

[Chainshot]

and look at how little PP time Power gets with Dahlin on PP1

Power's gotten 150 minutes which is third for rookie defensemen behind Sanderson and the Wild's Calen Addison. Overall, 45th in the league among all defensemen which is still impressive to me.

Peterka is 11th in PP ToI among rookie fowards and 8th on the Sabres which is certainly part of his totals too.