Sabres send blunt message to Bruins over breakout star JJ Peterka

Bruins need help, but they’re not getting it here

Peterka makes too much sense for Boston.

He’s exactly the type of player they don’t have enough of. But it doesn’t matter how good the fit is if the other side won’t pick up the phone.

Buffalo sees him as a core guy. Not someone you move unless things go south. And so far, there’s no sign that’s happening.

Sure, there’s been some talk that Peterka isn’t thrilled. But it’s been quiet. No request. No drama.

So what’s left? Just rumors.

Bruins have interest, but not leverage

Even if Buffalo changed its mind, what could Boston offer? Not much without gutting the future. And that’s risky.

The price would be high. Peterka’s young, cheap, and producing. You don’t trade that unless you’re desperate. Buffalo’s not.

And again—Friedman was pretty clear.

Sabres are not giving any indication they’re trading JJ Peterka

That line’s been repeated everywhere. It hasn’t changed.

So as of now, this is a dead end.