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Many paths could lead Jack Eichel to Boston

'One way to afford him: let unrestricted free agents David Krejci ($7.25 million), Jaroslav Halak ($2.25 million), and Sean Kuraly ($1.275 million) walk, which would free up $10.775 million in cap space. That’s without considering a Hall extension, and other UFAs (Mike Reilly, due a raise on his $1.5 million AAV). The Bruins will also shed David Backes’s $1.5 million retained … [Read more...] about Many paths could lead Jack Eichel to Boston

Boston Globe |

Jake McCabe recovering from knee injury, optimistic about Sabres’ future

'“He’s a really good communicator and I’ve really enjoyed my time with him so far,” he said. “He’s an easy guy to talk to. It hasn’t gone right so far in my time here. It’s very frustrating. However, I think Kevyn has a great vision for this team and moving forward they have decisions to make with the coaching staff and what not, but I think it’s going to be moving in the right … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe recovering from knee injury, optimistic about Sabres’ future

Olean Times Herald |

Sabres ongoing dysfunction got worse this week

'Over the past 10 years, the Sabres have had four general managers — Darcy Regier, Tim Murray, Jason Botterill and currently Kevin Adams — and, count ‘em, seven coaches: Lindy Ruff, Ron Rolston, Ted Nolan, Dan Bylsma, Phil Housley, Ralph Krueger and now Don Granato. But despite the team’s collective failures and the myriad excuses proffered by that list of coaches, the … [Read more...] about Sabres ongoing dysfunction got worse this week

Olean Times Herald |

Mike Harrington: Six rules for Kevyn Adams to follow if he trades Jack Eichel

'You must get a large package from any team and that package must include current NHL players as well as a top prospect and a No. 1 draft pick. This is a trade that cannot be about futures. After 10 straight years out of the playoffs, you can't afford to wait. There can be futures. There has to be a lot of presents.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Six rules for Kevyn Adams to follow if he trades Jack Eichel

Buffalo News |

World Championships: Tage Thompson to play for Team USA, Colin Miller for Canada

'After starting the season on the top line but flaming out under Ralph Krueger and ending up as a regular healthy scratch, Thompson found a regular role under interim coach Don Granato. The line of Casey Mittelstadt between Thompson and Rasmus Asplund became a staple as Granato's third unit and Thompson finished with career highs of eight goals and 14 points while playing only … [Read more...] about World Championships: Tage Thompson to play for Team USA, Colin Miller for Canada

Buffalo News |

Sabres’ support helped goalie Linus Ullmark get through emotional season

'“I talked and I talked and I talked to different people that I feel the closest to, obviously not just my wife back home or my mom or whatever,” Ullmark said on an end-of-season Zoom call Monday. “If I didn’t talk to people and really make them understand how I felt during the day, that would have probably led to my doom, to my downfall.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ support helped goalie Linus Ullmark get through emotional season

Olean Times Herald |

Seravalli: One NHL general manager says Eichel is 'untradeable' at the moment

'"In talking to people around the league yesterday, I had a NHL general manager who is potentially interested in trading for Jack Eichel say at the moment he's untradeable. So you've got a guy that's unhealthy, unhappy, and now potentially untradeable. It's a pretty ugly triumvirate for the Sabres and the worst-case scenario, I would imagine."' … [Read more...] about Seravalli: One NHL general manager says Eichel is ‘untradeable’ at the moment

WGR-AM |