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Adams not going to let distractions influence him to trade Eichel

'"We’re continuing to have a lot of conversations with teams, but what’s clear is we’re in control of this process," the general manager said during his press conference. "We have a player under contract, we don’t feel any pressure. We’re not in a position where we feel that we’re just going to do something to do it." … [Read more...] about Adams not going to let distractions influence him to trade Eichel

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Adams: Sabres ‘don’t feel any pressure’ to trade Jack Eichel

'“But I think what’s critically important to make sure is clear is that we’re in control of this process, we have a player under contract, we don’t feel any pressure. If there’s a deal out there that we feel is the right thing for the Buffalo Sabres that’s going to help us improve — whether that’s improve right away or improve down the road, those are all the things we weigh — … [Read more...] about Adams: Sabres ‘don’t feel any pressure’ to trade Jack Eichel

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Sabres GM Adams in no rush to deal Eichel

'"We're in control of this process. We have a player under contract. We don't feel any pressure. If there's a deal out there that we think is the right thing for the Buffalo Sabres that's going to help us we'd be open to it, but we're not in a position where we're just going to do something to do it. That doesn't make any sense. Those conversations are continuing to go."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams in no rush to deal Eichel

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Sabres took 'disciplined' approach into free agency

'"Yesterday was going to be targeted with how we did it," Adams said. "Disciplined. Wanted to make sure we have flexibility, and we also wanted to make sure the people that we brought in wanted to be here. Short-term contracts, hungry, high-character, and help in the locker room with some of these younger players we have. And that's what we accomplished yesterday, which we feel … [Read more...] about Sabres took ‘disciplined’ approach into free agency

Sabres.com |

Are Jack Eichel suitors dwindling after Day One of NHL free agency?

'The issues are simple: The Sabres want a huge haul for an elite No. 1 center who has been here since he was drafted second overall in 2015. But there's not many teams that can handle a contract with a $10 million per season salary cap hit for five more years. Especially for a player who says he needs neck surgery and doesn't have a timetable for when he might be able to play … [Read more...] about Are Jack Eichel suitors dwindling after Day One of NHL free agency?

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