'"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
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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’
100% of Buffalo Sabres players are vaccinated. Here's how the team got there
'According to a report from ESPN's Emily Kaplan, the NHL's 2021-22 health and safety protocols include significant restrictions for unvaccinated players. That includes suspensions for being "unable to participate in club activities," and they will not be paid for each day they miss. In situations that require vaccination to travel with the team, such as a road trip to play in … [Read more...] about 100% of Buffalo Sabres players are vaccinated. Here’s how the team got there
Jack Eichel no longer Sabres captain
'According to Adams, Eichel will likely head to the injured reserve list. He says this situation is critical in building the organization going forward and wants the fans and players to trust the organization.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel no longer Sabres captain
GM Kevyn Adams doubles down on organization’s stance regarding Jack Eichel
'“He made it clear to me that he doesn’t want to be a distraction,” Adams said. “He doesn’t want to take away from what we are trying to build here. He will continue his rehab, not necessarily in this facility on a daily basis, but then we will work towards where we go from here.”' … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams doubles down on organization’s stance regarding Jack Eichel
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Eichel did not pass his physical, no longer team captain
'"As of now, we are in a situation where we have a player that is resistant to what our experts are saying and we are going to continue to trust what our medical doctors tell us - which is in the best interest of Jack as a human being and as a hockey player," Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Eichel did not pass his physical, no longer team captain
Hamilton Take2: What's next in the Eichel saga for the Sabres?
'The Sabres would have the right to terminate his contract, but that accomplishes nothing. You might as well just take one of the lowball offers. They could suspend him without pay, but how does that resolve the situation? They could go through legal channels, which is way beyond my knowledge.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: What’s next in the Eichel saga for the Sabres?
'Guys are hungry' | Sabres move forward with young core on Day 1 of camp
'"It's hard to describe," Girgensons said. "We had opening meetings yesterday with Kevyn and Donnie, and just the energy that's around here is different. I can tell, even Day 1 today, the practice, the pace was the highest I've ever seen."' … [Read more...] about ‘Guys are hungry’ | Sabres move forward with young core on Day 1 of camp
Adams, Granato address Sabres leadership roles
'"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," Adams said. "From our perspective and my perspective, I feel the captain is the heartbeat of your team. And we're in a situation from where we were in the past and where we are now that we felt we needed to address that and make that … [Read more...] about Adams, Granato address Sabres leadership roles
Sabres, Rasmus Dahlin agree to terms on 3-year, $18 million contract
'According to CapFriendly.com, the Sabres have $16.07 million in cap space with Jack Eichel’s $10 million hit still on the books, and Dahlin is one of only six players under contract with the team beyond 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Rasmus Dahlin agree to terms on 3-year, $18 million contract
Sabres roundtable: Who takes on a prominent leadership role and other burning questions as camp starts
'This will be more annoying for the players than anything. The Eichel questions are inevitable, but those may only last the first few days of camp. After all, what can these guys say? Eichel isn’t going to be on this team and athletes tend to have a mutual understanding that business decisions must be made. You won't see anyone criticize Eichel’s decision or how the team … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Who takes on a prominent leadership role and other burning questions as camp starts
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin has contract, chance to thrive under Don Granato
'Dahlin was the Sabres’ last restricted free agent. His $6 million average annual value is the highest among their defensemen. The contract pushed the Sabres over the NHL’s salary floor, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin has contract, chance to thrive under Don Granato