'"That was not correct in terms of players that were being tossed around," Adams said. "That's an unfortunate thing when those types of reports go out."' … [Read more...] about Adams: Tkachuk not a part of Flames offer for Eichel
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Adams, Sabres hoping this is last new dawn with Eichel trade concluded
'"It's really hard to put a timeline on [when the Sabres will contend again]," Sabres GM Kevyn Adams said Thursday. "So much still has to crystallize and come together but the expectation is we're going to build and build and we're going to keep challenging each other and holding each other accountable and I truly believe when you get the culture right and add to the talent in … [Read more...] about Adams, Sabres hoping this is last new dawn with Eichel trade concluded
Jack Eichel discusses trade request, desire for disc replacement surgery
'“(When I first came to Buffalo) the people here opened their arms to me. It was great be a part of the community. The people here are obviously very passionate about their sports, both the Bills and the Sabres, and they care. This business is based on winning and losing and we didn’t do enough winning. That’s probably where it went wrong. I really wish that we had won more for … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel discusses trade request, desire for disc replacement surgery
NHL Prospect Notebook: What the Sabres are getting in Peyton Krebs
'To truly understand what Buffalo is getting in Krebs it’s important to look back, not just at the player, but the talented family he’s a part of. At a young age, Peyton was destined for greatness. He was the first player selected in the 2016 WHL bantam draft, and in his rookie season (2017-18), managed to put up 17 goals for 54 points in 67 games on a Kootenay team that … [Read more...] about NHL Prospect Notebook: What the Sabres are getting in Peyton Krebs
Jack Eichel trade details: Golden Knights land star from Sabres in blockbuster deal
'The deal, announced Thursday morning, ends a saga between the injured Buffalo star and the team's front office, who spent months trading shots in public despite Eichel's trade request. At the heart of the issue was Eichel's reported need of neck surgery, which the Sabres front office seemingly refused to let him get.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade details: Golden Knights land star from Sabres in blockbuster deal
Golden Knights' Jack Eichel on Sabres: 'Just a lot of drama that you don't really want to deal with'
'"Since I got hurt, it's been, I don't know, it just seems like things haven't really went my way — and that's fine," Eichel told ESPN's "The Point" host John Buccigross. "People deal with adversity and this is no different. It's just, it's definitely been a long process, kind of dragged out ... and just a lot of drama that you don't really want to deal with. But I guess you … [Read more...] about Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel on Sabres: ‘Just a lot of drama that you don’t really want to deal with’
Jack Eichel trade grades: Golden Knights land star from Sabres, Eichel finally get surgery he wants
'If Eichel has already opted for surgery to fix the herniated disk then he is already at his breaking point with the neck injury and the pain it produces. And that's just not fair that he's been forced to languish for months. Here's the thing, if Eichel got the procedure he wanted months ago and it worked as expected, he'd be playing right now. If the procedure had issues, then … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade grades: Golden Knights land star from Sabres, Eichel finally get surgery he wants
Sabres Trade Eichel to Vegas in Blockbuster Trade
'As for the Sabres, the beleaguered franchise made out as well as one could expect from this prolonged debacle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade Eichel to Vegas in Blockbuster Trade
Buffalo Fans, Meet Peyton Krebs
'Krebs can play both center or wing and it will be interesting to see where the Sabres place him – Buffalo isn't exactly killing it in the faceoff department right now, though Krebs himself hasn't taken many draws this season and still needs to grow in that area.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Fans, Meet Peyton Krebs
Eberle's hat-trick sinks Sabres in Seattle
'The Kraken ran the Sabres out of Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday night, to the tune of a 5-2 final score.' … [Read more...] about Eberle’s hat-trick sinks Sabres in Seattle
Opinion: Three Observations: Kraken demolish Sabres; Buffalo finishes western road trip with a dud
'The Buffalo Sabres had no business being in this game heading into the 3rd period at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Kraken demolish Sabres; Buffalo finishes western road trip with a dud
Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Golden Knights
'According to ESPN NHL writer Greg Wyshynski, if the 2022 first round pick acquired as part of the deal is a top-10 pick in the draft, Buffalo will then receive Vegas' own first round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and second round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. In addition, Buffalo's third round pick to the Golden Knights would then also be transferred to the 2024 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Golden Knights
Kevyn Adams was never going to be pressured into trading Jack Eichel
'“What I felt strongly about is we were not going to be backed into a corner or make a deal that we felt was not going to be right for us, regardless of any external pressure," Adams explained of the process. "Absolutely Peyton Krebs was someone we had targeted. That was really important to us, and it wasn’t easy. We weren’t going to compromise on what we needed.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams was never going to be pressured into trading Jack Eichel
Eichel: Buffalo will 'always have a special, special place in my heart'
'"I can't say enough good things about the fans here in Buffalo. From the minute I got drafted back in 2015, they've opened their arms to me and my family," Eichel said. "They've done so much. They've supported me, they've supported out team through ups-and-downs; when we've been good, when we haven't been good. I love Buffalo. It'll always have a special, special place in my … [Read more...] about Eichel: Buffalo will ‘always have a special, special place in my heart’
Sabres' Okposo knew that his friend Eichel had to be traded
'With Eichel gone, Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo are sharing the captaincy. Okposo said, “It was mixed emotions for me. I’ve become pretty close with Jack especially in the last three years, so that part of the business is never going to be easy, but I think it was time and there wasn’t going to be an amicable ending to this thing, so I’m happy for him on a personal … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo knew that his friend Eichel had to be traded