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Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen open to being traded or staying in Buffalo

'“Like I told Kevyn a little while ago, I just said, ‘I’m open for all the ideas,’” Ristolainen said on a Zoom call Monday as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings inside KeyBank Center. “Right now, it’s hard, obviously, because the season just ended. Yeah, I’m frustrated. I’m (ticked) and it (stinks). So I told him I’m open to all the scenarios, staying or if he trades me, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen open to being traded or staying in Buffalo

Olean Times Herald |

Eau Claire native McCabe says rehab going well heading into free agency

'"It's been quite an interesting 12 to 14 months for everyone really, but myself especially," McCabe said. "I had COVID and then just a few games after that the injury occurred. It sucked. I kind of gave myself that night to kind of have tough conversations with my mom, wife, dad. After that I kind of just told myself being sad and mad about this isn't really going to make … [Read more...] about Eau Claire native McCabe says rehab going well heading into free agency

Eau Claire Leader Telegram |

Garrioch: There's no need for the Ottawa Senators to go down the road to acquire Jack Eichel

'When you look around the NHL there aren’t many teams that have the ability to make that kind of deal. The executive believes the New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings and, yes, the Senators would be in the group of teams that could offer up the Sabres what they’ll want in return.' … [Read more...] about Garrioch: There’s no need for the Ottawa Senators to go down the road to acquire Jack Eichel

Ottawa Sun |

Jack Eichel says there is 'disconnect' with Buffalo Sabres over how neck injury was handled

'Eichel said he struggled with a handful of injuries this season, from a cracked rib suffered in training camp to an abdominal injury from last year that still bothered him. But it was the way the Sabres handled his neck injury that caused the schism between the team and its franchise player. When asked why he didn't simply get the surgery or treatment he felt he needed, Eichel … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel says there is ‘disconnect’ with Buffalo Sabres over how neck injury was handled

ESPN |

Jack Eichel upset with Sabres over handling of herniated disk injury

'“For sure I’ve been a bit upset with the way that things have been handled since I’ve been hurt," Eichel said during his end-of-season Zoom conference call on Monday. "I’d be lying to say that things have moved smoothly since my injury, so yes, there’s been a bit of a disconnect from the organization and myself. Right now, for me, I think the most important thing is just … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel upset with Sabres over handling of herniated disk injury

WGR-AM |

Reinhart disappointed to not play any meaningful games down stretch

'"Right now, just finishing another season, it's more just disappointment on the forefront and the mind," Reinhart said during his end-of-season Zoom conference call. "It's almost tougher this year for me personally feeling good towards the end of the year, and feeling like my game was in a good place. To not be playing any meaningful games down the stretch and into the … [Read more...] about Reinhart disappointed to not play any meaningful games down stretch

WGR-AM |

Dustin Tokarski named Sabres' nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy

'Tokarski started the season playing with the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League, where he only appeared in two games, posting a 1-1 record with a 2.51 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage. He would spend most of the first half of the season back-and-forth between the Amerks and Sabres' taxi squad before earning the full-time promotion to the taxi … [Read more...] about Dustin Tokarski named Sabres’ nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy

WGR-AM |