Peterka is unhappy in Buffalo: An opportunity for the Habs to add talent to their top-6

Peterka will be an RFA this summer( compensated free agent), the Sabres must make a decision in his case… and that’s where the Canadiens could join the party.

Kent Hughes’ plan is clear, after all. They want to bring in a talented player who can help the team offensively, and even if Peterka doesn’t play center, he’s definitely capable of filling a chair like that.

And the best part? Kent Hughes and the Canadiens have what it takes to dance with the Sabres, who are still going nowhere.

It would be expensive, in terms of assets, to acquire him. Of course, there are other teams who tried to get him at the last NHL trade deadline.

But then again, the Canadiens have the assets to make a move.

Prospects, picks… With the Sabres nowhere near turning the corner on their never-ending rebuild, now might be the perfect time to make a big offer to get him out of Buffalo.

Peterka, his speed, his intelligence with the puck and his offensive abilities with Ivan Demidov next to him… It would be really interesting for the Canadiens.

We’re not talking about a center, but that wouldn’t stop Kent Hughes from going out and finding another one on the free agent market. There’s money to be spent this summer with the Canadiens, and Kent Hughes has proven in the past that he can be aggressive in improving his club when necessary.

Because expectations will change, too. The Habs have just made the playoffs, and it’s hard to imagine that the organization would be satisfied with the club missing out in 25-26.

But getting hold of Peterka, a 23-year-old player with fire potential, could help push things forward even more.

Overtime

– Bravo!

– An Oilers win tonight would really make life difficult for the Stars…

– Things aren’t going well in Washington.

– Too bad.

– Well…