Yeah I cannot think of one good reason they do that. If they trade Brady, he's likely heading out west. I could see a team like Vegas ponying up some big pieces for him. In fact, teams would be lined up out the door for that guy after this past year and the 4 Nations. There's no doubt in my mind there'd be better pieces available than JJ Peterka.I think it is a huge pile of hopium with no basis in the reality of the situation.
Ottawa is in a WC spot today.
The Sabres are on track for a top 5 draft pick. Again.
If Brady wants out, I doubt Ottawa moves him to a division rival for a package that is likely a lesser top 6 winger and futures. That makes zero sense whatsoever.
That's not to say Peterka has low value. I personally don't love JJ and the way he plays. He seems like a softy and disappears too often for my liking. His speed and skill will be tantalizing for some teams but I don't think he's the answer. You want to change the look of your top 6, trading Peterka and Cozens is a good start. If they can somehow flip JJ for a different type of top 6 player I think it could be a good thing.