'Eichel reportedly wants an artificial disc replacement, a procedure that’s never been done before on a professional hockey player. The Sabres and their team doctors won’t approve the surgery. The standoff may lead Adams to trade Eichel with five years remaining on a contract that carries a $10 million annual salary cap hit.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Evaluating 5 possible landing spots for Jack Eichel
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Jack Eichel trade rumors: Sabres reportedly 'want to move on' from star center
'Certainly, that's surprising. It's one thing to be resigned that you have to trade a player, but wanting to move on from Eichel, a 24-year-old center who has scored at least 24 goals in all but one of his six seasons, is surprising.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade rumors: Sabres reportedly ‘want to move on’ from star center
Which Teams Are Calling About Jack Eichel?
'Acquiring Eichel would bring the Kings one top-six forward but his hefty contract won't leave sufficient cap space to acquire another. They could instead have more affordable short-term options in their sights, perhaps someone like Eichel's teammate Sam Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Which Teams Are Calling About Jack Eichel?
Friedman: I think Sabres don't want Eichel back; They want to move on
'"That's the poker game they're playing right now," Friedman said with Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet. "Other teams are saying you've got an unhappy player who doesn't want to come back. The Sabres, I really think at the end of the day, want to move on. They don't want him back, they want to move on."' … [Read more...] about Friedman: I think Sabres don’t want Eichel back; They want to move on