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

[Tatanka]

Instead of all the RHD, we are now on the quest to get all the RWs.

Attack from the right. -Sun Tzu-

 

[Man of Principles]

Despite thinking Rossi was a better pick I think in general this organization took a huge step in the process the last two days. Those are two exciting forward prospects in addition to Cozens. The cupboards don't look as bare and all 3 of their futures look bright!

 

[Jim Bob]

Mitts is excited that the Sabres added someone with "video game skills".

 

[MarkusKetterer]

I was pissed we passed on Rossi, but if they keep drafting people who are pricks to play against and they have skill, I’m all for it

 

[Team Cozens]

Listening to the Power Play segment this afternoon on the NHL Network and when asked who has the potential to be an Elite player from rounds 2-7 Shane Malloy said JJP . He gave rave reviews for his future and was surprised he fell out of the 1st round.

 

[brian_griffin]

Couple Sabres connections, both past and present:

Roy probably hooked him up with some puck bunnies old enough to be his mother.

JJ looks like a total hunk. We've drafted some butt-ugly players in the past. Maybe this draft is part of making the organization look better, literally. (And drafting by looks is probably still better than what Botterill would have done.)

Honestly, I was struck by how handsome he is in several photos. But I am likely biased as my ancestors are 100% German both family sides / all known ancestors going back to late 1700s / mid-1800s depending on which side.

 

[joshjull]

Roy probably hooked him up with some puck bunnies old enough to be his mother.
Honestly, I was struck by how handsome he is in several photos. But I am likely biased as my ancestors are 100% German both family sides / all known ancestors going back to late 1700s / mid-1800s depending on which side.

But Griffin is an Irish name.......

 

[brian_griffin]

“I’m not a talking dog, but I play one on HFboards.”

 

[Weltschmerz]

Couple Sabres connections, both past and present:

guess he won't see much of Kahun

 

[JThorne]

"His unrelenting motor is a force multiplier in every zone. He's hard on every puck. He's an eager, willing combatant in board battles. He's violent, disruptive -- a real pain in the ass. He'll make second and third efforts where other players generally relent. He's rarely, if ever stationary, constantly scanning the ice when the puck isn't on his stick."
-EliteProspects 2020 NHL Draft Guide

Inject this straight into my veins.

PUT HIM ON THE PP!!! /s

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Petricka makes up for the reach at 8. I was pleasantly surprised, I had Peterka on my list around 20-25.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Petricka makes up for the reach at 8. I was pleasantly surprised, I had Peterka on my list around 20-25.

Im pleasantly surprised too. I wanted Greig (who went to Ottawa at 28) but I wanted a shit disturber with our second pick. It’d still be nice to have Lemieux, but Adams should know the benefit that has on a playoff series. He did play with Darcy Tucker (who outside of Verbeek and Marchand) was the ultimate shit disturber with skill.

Hell I’ll take Sean Avery minus the douchiness.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Im pleasantly surprised too. I wanted Greig (who went to Ottawa at 28) but I wanted a shit disturber with our second pick. It’d still be nice to have Lemieux, but Adams should know the benefit that has on a playoff series. He did play with Darcy Tucker (who outside of Verbeek and Marchand) was the ultimate shit disturber with skill.

Hell I’ll take Sean Avery minus the douchiness.

The thing is, you can add that in free agency. You can get those players without wasting high end picks. This team needs creativity on the boards, and skill just as much as we need back bone. I definitely see what you're saying about Greig though!

 

[MarkusKetterer]

The thing is, you can add that in free agency. You can get those players without wasting high end picks. This team needs creativity on the boards, and skill just as much as we need back bone. I definitely see what you're saying about Greig though!

But the shit disturbers out there aren’t young. There’s Maroon and Clifford and...? At least Maroon has some hands so I won’t be pissed if he’s signed. But that Marchand/Verbeek/Tucker/Fleury/Avery type, they’re unicorns. Probably even more than a Kevin Stevens, Rick Tocchet, Neely type.

Hell my favourite Sabre aside from Hasek and my namesake was Barnaby, and he actually showed some skill. Give me more of these guys.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

But the shit disturbers out there aren’t young. There’s Maroon and Clifford and...? At least Maroon has some hands so I won’t be pissed if he’s signed. But that Marchand/Verbeek/Tucker/Fleury/Avery type, they’re unicorns. Probably even more than a Kevin Stevens, Rick Tocchet, Neely type.

Hell my favourite Sabre aside from Hasek and my namesake was Barnaby, and he actually showed some skill. Give me more of these guys.

This is fair, I liked Peterka more than the Quinn pick, so that just goes to show what I like. I wanted Lundell or Rossi and Marat, Peterka, or Gunler in the second round.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

This is fair, I liked Peterka more than the Quinn pick, so that just goes to show what I like. I wanted Lundell or Rossi and Marat, Peterka, or Gunler in the second round.

This is why I wanted Greig before I found out Ottawa took him. I didn’t watch the draft live so I relied on HF updates and didn’t see him mentioned. But if we got the same type of player with Paterka, I’m good.

As annoyed as I am taking Quinn over Rossi (my theory is take the most skill available in the 1st round, then need) but I get it. I’d rather watch a team full of Barnaby’s over a team full of Eichel’s.

 

[Hasbro]

I really wanted him on the Avalanche

 

[Der Jaeger]

This kid is a heart and soul type of player. Going to be fun to watch.

 

[Buffaloed]

Sabres should sign Matthew Peca to center Pekar and and Paterka.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Sabres should sign Matthew Peca to center Pekar and and Paterka.

Or Jaden Peca. He’s only 21.

 

[KiwiGriff]

Petricka makes up for the reach at 8. I was pleasantly surprised, I had Peterka on my list around 20-25.

A workmate and I were watching the first round and chatting on Skype. He is a Flyers fan and really wanted Peterka at 23. He’s jealous we got him in the 2nd round.

 

[brian_griffin]

Sabres should sign Matthew Peca to center Pekar and and Paterka.

Peter Puck approves of this plan.

 

[Paxon]

We didn't stop the Germans when they were cramming a dozen words into one. Now they're hyphenating first names. We are all to blame.

 

[flashsabre]

What a concept. A 2nd round pick that is exciting and full of potential to actually make an impact at the NHL level down the road.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

We didn't stop the Germans when they were cramming a dozen words into one. Now they're hyphenating first names. We are all to blame.

Oh-stop-it-they’re not that-Bad