NHL shakeup: JJ Peterka trade stuns, new CBA reshapes league landscape. Is the Central Division becoming too competitive?
We break down the surprising JJ Peterka trade to Utah, analyzing its impact on the Buffalo Sabres and the increasingly tough Central Division. We also explore swirling Bowen Byram trade rumors and their potential implications for the Colorado Avalanche’s roster. Key discussions include the game-changing details of the NHL’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement, from extended seasons to playoff salary caps. Plus, find out where the Avalanche’s winger depth ranks according to The Athletic’s latest analysis.
Tune in for expert insights on how these developments could reshape the NHL and the Avalanche’s path to success in an ultra-competitive Central Division.
0:00 Intro: NHL season getting longer
3:32 Buffalo trades Peterka
8:32 Analyzing potential Byram trade to Avalanche
14:52 New NHL collective bargaining agreement details
19:13 Changes to contract terms and salary cap
23:47 Emergency backup goalie and dress code changes
28:15 Ranking NHL teams’ wing depth
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22 Comments
Never thought he was that good.
84 game season? What a load of crap. These guys are beat up enough as it is.
Buc-ees is AWESOME!
Why would we bring Bo back? Another small Defenseman. We need BIGGER D
It is already my firm believe that Macfarland is one of the worst GM Avs could have at that moment….He literally cant do anything without getting the club fleeced….Cant sign good contracts, cant trade decently, anything…..Remind me of one move that is worthy in the last 3 years? (With the exception of the Blackwood and Wedgewood maybe…….)
Part of the buffalo return has to be based on where the player wants to play. It wasn't buffalo, and if he didn't like trade partners he could just hit the open market. No leverage limits returns too
Bo is another Girard. What problem would bringing him back solve?
Kesselring and Doan are both plenty good.
How Peterka ends up in Utah and Simashev isn't a Sabre is wild….
Byram is taking a step back. Rather keep Girard.
I wouldn’t mind Byram for girard but idk don’t see it with the cap.
Byram has been missused alot with Avs and Sabres , hes played more than half his games played on his offside . I wanna see him go to a team that can lean on him more . Avs shouldnt go after him cause its not fair to him to be bounced around on the 2nd and 3rd line
Again, I always liked Byram, so getting him back…well, I'm in. If Necas really wants out, then I would move Necas for Byram and some picks. Byram had his best year as a player last year. He can be an asset. I like Girard, too, but he doesn't have the upside that Byram has, so if that is a straight swap and a similar deal, I'm in. I think Byram will mix it up more than Girard, so okay.
That would only fit to this weird GM, first trade Bo away, now get him back. Who’s next? Rantanen for $14M?😱🤪🫣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Maybe it’s a bigger deal, like Tuch and Bo,,, I’d deff be done with that!
I love how people bring up the Lightning when talking about the LTIR loophole—considering they were the ONLY team that voted to eliminate it after losing to Chicago in 2015. Seriously, all other 30 teams voted to keep it. That’s exactly why I don’t hold anything against Tampa for being over the cap during their Cup runs.
That being said, I'm glad they are finally addressing the issue.
buffalo isnt gonna trade him back lol
I didn't realize it was a dress code, but I hope the players continue to dress nicely.
the cut off for ltir should be like 3-4 months where a player is getting like surgery , anything shorter than that shouldnt count .like 2 weeks isnt "long term" lmao
I love Bo but I think he’s asking for too much to be back on the Avs. Even if you trade Sammy G for him, it puts the Avs over the cap and have to move another piece to make it work. I don’t think it happens, even if I personally would like to see it
Well, let's hope for a wild card spot this year. McFarlane sunk us now we need to swim for shore
Byram returning would be a massive mistake. He sucks defensively.