'The first-place finisher will receive a $25,000 donation to benefit a charity or charities of his choice. The two runners-up each will receive a $5,000 donation to benefit a charity or charities of their choice. Former Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly was the St. Louis Blues' nominee.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel is Sabres’ nominee for NHL’s leadership, humanitarian award
Archives for May 19, 2021
Sabres Mailbag: Would trading Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart trigger a rebuild?
'You can try to solve this problem by offering Reinhart more money than any other team would match, but that’s the sort of mistake that’s hurt this organization for years. Adams should approach Reinhart with a realistic long-term contract offer. If the answer is no, then you must consider a trade. Remember, Reinhart’s value has never been higher. Offers including … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Would trading Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart trigger a rebuild?
If Sabres pass on Don Granato, hiring an ex-NHL head coach could be wise move
'Let’s face it, the Sabres likely won’t contend for the Stanley Cup in the near future, especially if Adams trades disgruntled captain Jack Eichel, center Sam Reinhart or Rasmus Ristolainen this offseason. The young players who often thrived under Granato – defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and center Casey Mittelstadt, for example – could be their core stars moving forward.' … [Read more...] about If Sabres pass on Don Granato, hiring an ex-NHL head coach could be wise move
Jack Eichel is Sabres' nominee for King Clancy Trophy
'All the nominees are selected by the teams. The trophy is for the player that best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made noteworthy humanitarian contributions in his community.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel is Sabres’ nominee for King Clancy Trophy
With no control over trade, could Eichel wait it out one more season in Buffalo?
'"There's some people who feel that this was just something that was put on by Eichel's agent to put off being traded by one year because if they accomplish that and get to July 1, then his 'no movement clause' kicks in, and he can do what Taylor Hall did and pick where he wants to go," Hamilton said.' … [Read more...] about With no control over trade, could Eichel wait it out one more season in Buffalo?
Buffalo Sabres nominate Eichel for King Clancy award
'Eichel supports Roswell Park and Best Buddies in Western New York, and made efforts to help nurses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while providing masks to local hospitals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres nominate Eichel for King Clancy award
Eichel selected as nominee for King Clancy Trophy
'Eichel continued his support of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Best Buddies WNY, two organizations he has aligned closely with since coming to Buffalo in 2015. He sent 450 bouquets of flowers to nurses at Roswell Park earlier this month in recognition of International Nurses Day.' … [Read more...] about Eichel selected as nominee for King Clancy Trophy