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Archives for May 13, 2021

As coaching search begins, Don Granato reaffirms desire to lead Sabres

'"We’re going to get better every day, and the better we can progress, the more those wins are going to come or signs of those wins are coming," Granato said during his end-of-season media availability Wednesday. "And I think our guys have felt that they know they’re building something, and that was great to be a part of and obviously, I’d like to be a part of moving forward."' … [Read more...] about As coaching search begins, Don Granato reaffirms desire to lead Sabres

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Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Jack Eichel wants surgery never performed on NHL player

'“Now it's been speculated and discussed from Jack's camp about potentially having a surgery that's never been done on a National Hockey League player before,” said Adams. “Our doctors aren't comfortable with that. But I think we all are in a position where we want the same thing and hope that when we re-image this in the timeline I laid out, Jack will have made steps and … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Jack Eichel wants surgery never performed on NHL player

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Mike Harrington: As weird saga unfolds, Sabres go on offense against Jack Eichel

'Now, perhaps one of the problems here is Eichel doesn't trust the Sabres' medical team. He wouldn't be the first. There's been a lot of weirdness going on in recent seasons in that area without much explanation. You can't do anything about Kyle Okposo's smashed cheekbone in the wake of an absurd Matt Irwin dump-in or the mangling of Jake McCabe's ACL in a collision in the … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As weird saga unfolds, Sabres go on offense against Jack Eichel

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The Editorial Board: In the age of athlete empowerment, Eichel can force his way out of Buffalo

'The Sabres hold some cards when it comes to Eichel’s contract, but don’t bet the ranch against Eichel finding a new hockey home if he follows through on wanting out of Buffalo. Eichel could file an injury grievance through the NHL Players’ Association, which could result in a hearing by an arbitrator and a chance to have the surgery if his side wins.' … [Read more...] about The Editorial Board: In the age of athlete empowerment, Eichel can force his way out of Buffalo

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Strong message: Sabres’ Kevyn Adams wants ‘people that want to be here’

'“What was discussed was kind of a 12-week mark, which takes us to the end of May, early June kind of time frame,” he said. “And that’s where we still are at. So still currently in that conservative rehab process. I think you can all appreciate that everyone wants to avoid any type of a surgery.”' … [Read more...] about Strong message: Sabres’ Kevyn Adams wants ‘people that want to be here’

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Sabres’ Kevyn Adams praises Don Granato, will talk to other candidates

'“I told Donnie, selfishly, I learned a ton through the coaching search process that we went through in the American Hockey League with Seth Appert ultimately being named (Rochester Americans coach),” Adams said. “I talked to a lot of different people. Every one of those conversations I learned from and I’ve said from the beginning that I want to talk to a lot of people with … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kevyn Adams praises Don Granato, will talk to other candidates

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Disgruntled Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel hasn't requested trade, GM Kevyn Adams says

'Adams said the Sabres, who finished in last place in the NHL this season, had to be willing to look at "any and all scenarios" to help the franchise improve. For Eichel and forward Sam Reinhart -- the team's leading scorer, who said he didn't want to go through another rebuild in Buffalo -- Adams said the team wants players who are committed to the franchise.' … [Read more...] about Disgruntled Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel hasn’t requested trade, GM Kevyn Adams says

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Adams: We want Eichel healthy and able to play at top of his game

'"I want to back up a little bit with what ended up being Jack’s last game of the season. After that, Jack was quickly imaged. Our doctors diagnosed Jack with a herniated disk in his neck, discussed the next steps from there, being conservative care with rehab treatment with the hopes that he would be able to go through that process and return to play this season.' … [Read more...] about Adams: We want Eichel healthy and able to play at top of his game

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Sabres Granato will have to wait to see if he stays as head coach

'Make no mistake, Adams is very impressed with Granato and his staff with Matt Ellis, Dan Girardi and Mike Bales. He said, “I think Donnie and the coaching staff did a tremendous job under very challenging circumstances. The conversations we had before the decision was made I asked him some tough questions and he delivered on that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Granato will have to wait to see if he stays as head coach

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