Forward Josh Doan and defenseman Michael Kesselring fully are aware of the Buffalo Sabres’ past struggles, and eager to play roles in transforming the team into a winner.

The Sabres have developed a reputation for high-profile trades that don’t age particularly well. Will the Peterka deal be different?

The Sabres traded forward JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth for Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring. Peterka, a restricted free agent, also agreed with Utah on a five-year contract extension with a $7.7 million cap hit.