Quoting: AntiAnalytics
It was a Habs fan made this ACGM
Quoting: BUFF36
Wouldn't call a 6' 200lb Winger Small, and Barron would be a nice get, but gotta clean up the turnovers. Doubt you would get JJ for Barron. But what do you think is fair for Barron.
Quoting: wojme
They were 9 picks apart and the general consensus is the Sabres stole JJP in the second round. They also aren't that much different size wise.
Quoting: Czu8iks
Are 2nd round wingers being awarded the best forward at world championships also that common ?
Quoting: jpsnow13
MTL isnt trading a 1st round RHD (rare) for a 2nd round small winger (common).
Quoting: JeffGorton
...Peterka is a 50-60 point player at best and those i named could easily become that or better
Great conversation.
Obsolutely no ill words, just good facts and counter points.
Let me add a few counter points.
Peterka may have been the 34th OA but his goals and pts rank 8th and 11th from that draft class.
Cehlárik and Červenka may have been the the two previlous winners of best forward, but the five from 2015 to 2-19 were Speeza, Laine, Panarin, Aho and Kucherov, I am sure we ALL know who they are!
Hockey DB and Elite Prospects have him at 6' 189 and 5'11" 192, regardless that is not small just less than average and at 21 he will most likely add a few more pounds over the next couple of years.
Based on his performance in the IIHF World Championship and his AHL record, he could have a huge '23-'24 season much better than 50 pts if he is getting top 6 minutes.
Finally, while adding a RHD would be great, looking at MTL prospect pool Peterka does not fill a need.
So in a vacuum this trade deserves consideration, it just will not happen.