JJ Peterka W UTA Wed 10/16/24 11:19 AM
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Peterka (concussion) will be in action versus the Penguins on Wednesday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka will return to the lineup after missing the previous two games due to a concussion. Prior to getting hurt, the 22-year-old winger had generated just one assist to go with one hit and two shots. In addition to lining up on the top line, Peterka should be in the mix for power-play opportunities.
JJ Peterka W UTA Mon 10/14/24 12:21 PM
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Peterka (concussion) will be a 50/50 call ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka looks close to getting back in the lineup after missing the Sabres' last two matchups due to his concussion. If given the all-clear, the 22-year-old winger should be in line for both a top-six role in addition to linking up with one of the power-play units. If Peterka remains sidelined, Zach Benson figures to make his third straight appearance in the lineup.
JJ Peterka W UTA Sat 10/12/24 11:03 AM
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Peterka (concussion) won't play Saturday against the Panthers, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports.
EDGE Analysis
It'll be the second game Peterka's missed after sustaining a concussion in the NHL Global Series against the Devils earlier this month. The 22-year-old Peterka was able to practice Friday, so it appears he could return as soon as Wednesday against the Penguins. Jiri Kulich figures to remain in a top-six role while Peterka is unavailable.
JJ Peterka W UTA Fri 10/11/24 11:48 AM
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Peterka (concussion) practiced Friday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka was injured Saturday in Prague and missed Thursday's game versus Los Angeles. It appears that Peterka has a chance to return to the lineup Saturday against Florida, as this is his third straight practice this week. Should Peterka return, he is likely to be back on the top line, alongside Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch.
JJ Peterka W UTA Thu 10/10/24 11:13 AM
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Peterka (concussion) will not play Thursday versus LA, according to Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka suffered his concussion early in the first period Saturday against the Devils. The Sabres used Jordan Greenway in Peterka's place on the top line with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch the rest of the way Saturday but it's Jiri Kulich who looks set to take that role Thursday. Peterka could return as early as Saturday versus Florida.
JJ Peterka W UTA Tue 10/8/24 9:35 AM
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Peterka (concussion) is day-to-day ahead of Thursday's matchup with Los Angeles, WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka was on the ice for just 1:39 against the Devils on Saturday before being forced to leave the game due to his concussion. If Peterka is cleared ahead of Thursday's contest, he should remain in a first-line role with Tage Thompson while also seeing minutes with the man advantage.
JJ Peterka W UTA Sat 10/5/24 1:16 PM
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Peterka sustained a concussion in Saturday's 3-1 loss to New Jersey, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka was injured in the first period following a hard hit from Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon. The 22-year-old Peterka left the contest and didn't return but will travel home to Buffalo with his teammates. If he is unavailable for a week due to concussion protocol, the talented forward could miss Thursday's home opener versus the Kings. Jordan Greenway or Jiri Kulich could replace Peterka on the top line.
JJ Peterka W UTA Sat 10/5/24 11:16 AM
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Peterka suffered an upper-body injury in the first period Saturday versus New Jersey and will not return.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka took a big hit from Brenden Dillon in the neutral zone and stayed down for a while before leaving the ice. Dillon received a minor for interference and a five-minute major for fighting after Alex Tuch came to the defense of Peterka. The Sabres will leave Prague after the game and more information may not be available until Buffalo returns home. Peterka started the game on the top line alongside Tage Thompson and Tuch before being replaced by Jordan Greenway following his exit.
JJ Peterka W UTA Sat 10/5/24 2:22 AM
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Peterka logged an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Devils in Prague.
EDGE Analysis
Peterka is a breakout candidate this year after producing 50 points (seven on the power play) despite the Sabres' down year as a team in 2023-24. While they lost their season opener, Peterka was able to contribute by setting up Owen Power's third-period goal. Peterka is getting the first chance to fill the vacancy on the top line created by the Sabres' buyout of Jeff Skinner over the summer, and that spot alongside Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch could be a fruitful one.
JJ Peterka W UTA Wed 4/3/24 8:54 AM
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Peterka scored two goals, one the game-winner and the other on the power play, and added an assist with the man advantage in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
The Sabres' top line of Peterka, Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch combined for four goals and nine points on the night. Peterka has broken out for eight goals and 11 points over the last 11 games, and the 22-year-old winger is closing in on a couple milestones -- he needs one more point for his first career 50-point campaign and two more tallies to reach 30 goals for the first time.