JJ Peterka spent his first NHL training camp enticing fans with his offensive skill and impressing coaches with his aptitude for adjustments. The performance was enough to keep the 19-year-old around until the very end, with the regular-season opener just five days away.
What happens next will be an organizational decision, Sabres coach Don Granato said. Peterka continued to make his case for a spot on the NHL roster, deflecting a Tage Thompson shot for his third goal in five preseason games during Buffalo's 3-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
"I just tried to play the best I can and tried to have fun out there," Peterka said. "It's out of my hands, but I tried to do my best out there."
Peterka nets 3rd preseason goal in win over Red Wings
Takeaways from Saturday's 3-1 win at KeyBank Center
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