'"There’s a lot of competition going into camp, and Kevyn’s introductory speech yesterday to us, which was private, he was extremely forward in telling us what was going on and it quelled any questions that anybody had. So, there’s no distractions anymore. It’s all out there internally in the organization. Nobody is really thinking about it. Everybody is moving forward.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres downplay notion that Jack Eichel saga could be distraction
Archives for September 24, 2021
Mike Harrington: In face of Eichel affair, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams knows it's tough to earn trust
'They've lost all the rope and goodwill they've ever had in this town.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In face of Eichel affair, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams knows it’s tough to earn trust
Sabres notebook: Rasmus Dahlin arrives in Buffalo, set to practice Friday
'The 21-year-old defenseman arrived in Buffalo on Wednesday, hours after his agents and the Sabres agreed to terms on the contract, but he had to go through the NHL’s Covid-19 testing protocols Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Rasmus Dahlin arrives in Buffalo, set to practice Friday
Jack Eichel’s problems could hang over Sabres for long time
'The collective bargaining agreement states players must follow the recommendation of team doctors. The Sabres are in control.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s problems could hang over Sabres for long time
Zemgus Girgensons excited to be back, believes Sabres’ rebuild can work
'“I walk around and I think I’m going to run into Risto or Sam,” Girgensons said Thursday following the first session of training camp inside KeyBank Center. “So it’s tough. They’re our friends. But it’s business. Guys move on. We have a great group here.”' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons excited to be back, believes Sabres’ rebuild can work
Sabres Eichel stripped of ‘C’; Former first round pick fails pre-camp physical, needs surgery
'“I spoke to Jack two days ago, and I spoke to the team to address this — Jack Eichel is no longer the captain of the Buffalo Sabres,” said Adams. “From our perspective and my perspective, I feel the captain is the heartbeat of your team. And we’re in a situation, where we were in the past and where we are now, that we felt that we needed to address that and make that … [Read more...] about Sabres Eichel stripped of ‘C’; Former first round pick fails pre-camp physical, needs surgery
Traikos: Sabres strip Jack Eichel of his captaincy. It's a move that seems motivated by spite
'All that was missing was the ceremonial burning of Eichel’s jersey in effigy. Then again, perhaps the team is saving that for another day.' … [Read more...] about Traikos: Sabres strip Jack Eichel of his captaincy. It’s a move that seems motivated by spite
Sabres’ Jack Eichel mess is getting worse
'Buffalo stripped Eichel of the team’s captaincy after he failed his training-camp physical, and the star center will begin the 2021-22 NHL season on injured reserve as the two sides continue to disagree on how to treat the 24-year-old center’s injured neck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel mess is getting worse
Sabres’ Jack Eichel fails physical, stripped of captaincy
'Eichel favors having artificial disk replacement surgery. The Sabres are against him having the procedure because it has never been performed on an NHL player, and prefer him having the disk fused.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel fails physical, stripped of captaincy
Sabres strip Jack Eichel of captaincy after failed physical: 'The captain is the heartbeat of your team'
'"To this point, Jack is not willing to move forward with the fusion surgery that our doctors are suggesting. So we're going to continue to work towards solutions," Adams said. "I spoke to Jack two days ago, I spoke to the team yesterday and addressed this, Jack Eichel is no longer the captain of the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres strip Jack Eichel of captaincy after failed physical: ‘The captain is the heartbeat of your team’
Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel fails physical, stripped of captaincy
'"We have absolute trust in our doctors. They are the medical experts. They've been consistent since day one," Adams said. "They've never wavered from what they think should be the next step, and if something else was done, they would be uncomfortable with it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel fails physical, stripped of captaincy
Sabres star Jack Eichel fails physical, is no longer captain of team
'"Jack Eichel's health is most important to the organization," he said. "We were hoping to avoid surgery, but it is needed. Eichel will not accept Sabres' desire for fusion surgery."' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Jack Eichel fails physical, is no longer captain of team
Jack Eichel stripped of captaincy: Explaining the great divide between star center and the Sabres
'The Sabres preferred treatment was anterior cervical discectomy which usually involves removing the impacted disk and fusion (ACDF) by placing a bone graft where the disc was. This was the surgical procedure done on former NFL QB Peyton Manning in 2011 — before he won a Super Bowl with the Broncos — and on former Mets captain David Wright. The surgery Eichel wanted, artificial … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel stripped of captaincy: Explaining the great divide between star center and the Sabres
Jack Eichel fails physical; stripped of captaincy by Sabres
'"That's not something that we take lightly," he said. "There's rules within the [collective bargaining agreement], but we'll continue to look at everything moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel fails physical; stripped of captaincy by Sabres
GM Kevyn Adams: 'Jack Eichel is no longer captain of the Buffalo Sabres'
'“The Captain should be the heartbeat of this team,” Adams said. “We felt we needed to make the decision.”' … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams: ‘Jack Eichel is no longer captain of the Buffalo Sabres’