Peters done in Buffalo?

Veteran enforcer Andrew Peters feels his time is coming to a close in Buffalo.

"I don't even know if there's been a discussion with Buffalo and my agent at all. I know that there wasn't up until July 1, and I don't think there has been one since."

"It's unfortunate, but I've enjoyed my time here. I've loved my time here. I've been through good times and bad, with successful teams and not-so-much. I've made some lifelong friends and played with some unbelievable guys. If that's what I come out of hockey with is great friendships and 200 games in the NHL — more than I ever thought I'd play — I did it with a great organization."

New Jersey has expressed interested in bringing in the Buffalo enforcer, perhaps to get more grit for a schedule that seems them faceoff against Philadelphia six times.

Peters believes there is still a role for the enforcer in today's NHL.

"You've got to be realistic: Fans love it," Peters said. "What is this game about? It is truly about the fans. It's about winning games and the fans. The only two times you see everybody in the building standing up is during the national anthem and during a fight. There are people who don't even stand up for goals. Win or lose, it's entertaining."