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Archives for April 2021

What's next for the Sabres with Jack Eichel done for the season?

'However, Eichel’s difficult season and recovery could impact the Sabres’ short- and long-term plans. It’s no secret the third-year captain isn’t pleased with having not experienced team success since he was drafted second overall in 2015, and his fondness for former coach Ralph Krueger has raised further questions about Eichel’s future in Buffalo. He’s played under three … [Read more...] about What’s next for the Sabres with Jack Eichel done for the season?

Buffalo News |

Waiver claim Drake Caggiula expresses excitement for 'opportunity' with Sabres

'“I think it’s a great opportunity for myself,” said Caggiula. “Obviously never want to be put on waivers or anything like that but … it’s obviously a big opportunity for me to come in and showcase what I’m able to do. Hopefully my style of play will suit the way the team wants to play and I can really fit in with the group here."' … [Read more...] about Waiver claim Drake Caggiula expresses excitement for ‘opportunity’ with Sabres

Buffalo News |

Herniated disc in neck will sideline Sabres’ Jack Eichel rest of season

'“Very difficult,” Granato said on a Zoom call Wednesday of Eichel’s season ending. “Knowing him as a person, his commitment, his character and he’s playing through it. It’s not something you want exposed, obviously, because it’s such a competitive environment. That’s information you don’t want the opponents to have, obviously, for his safety.' … [Read more...] about Herniated disc in neck will sideline Sabres’ Jack Eichel rest of season

Olean Times Herald |

Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel to miss rest of season with neck injury

'"He means a lot to me personally. I love the fact that he has such strong and visible emotions of the game. I've reminded him numerous times that he's got to make sure he finds the fun in all of this, too. Sometimes a lot of these great athletes are so intense, and there's so much demand on them that they feel like they can't have fun. It becomes such a business. They're … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel to miss rest of season with neck injury

ESPN |

Jack Eichel injury update: Sabres star out for rest of season due to herniated disk in neck

'The 24 year old had racked up 18 points (two goals, 16 assists) through 21 games this season. His goal scoring mark was the fewest he'd put together in his career so far. He was coming off of a career year last season with a 36-goal campaign. But falling short of expectations has been a theme for the Sabres this season. The team experienced an 18-game losing streak that went … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel injury update: Sabres star out for rest of season due to herniated disk in neck

CBS Sports |

Caggiula looking forward to opportunity with Sabres

'"I think it's a great opportunity for myself," Caggiula said during his introductory Zoom conference call with the Buffalo media on Wednesday. "You never want to be put on waivers or anything like that, but being claimed this late in the season with the circumstances with [COVID-19] and all that sort of stuff; It's a little bit more of a difficult situation, but it's obviously … [Read more...] about Caggiula looking forward to opportunity with Sabres

WGR-AM |