'"It's been quite an interesting 12 to 14 months for everyone really, but myself especially," McCabe said. "I had COVID and then just a few games after that the injury occurred. It sucked. I kind of gave myself that night to kind of have tough conversations with my mom, wife, dad. After that I kind of just told myself being sad and mad about this isn't really going to make … [Read more...] about Eau Claire native McCabe says rehab going well heading into free agency
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Jack Eichel sounds miserable with Sabres after injury ‘disconnect’
'Eichel is under contract with the Sabres through 2026, after signing an eight-year, $80 million extension in 2020. A no-trade clause kicks in during the 2022 offseason.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel sounds miserable with Sabres after injury ‘disconnect’
Garrioch: There's no need for the Ottawa Senators to go down the road to acquire Jack Eichel
'When you look around the NHL there aren’t many teams that have the ability to make that kind of deal. The executive believes the New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings and, yes, the Senators would be in the group of teams that could offer up the Sabres what they’ll want in return.' … [Read more...] about Garrioch: There’s no need for the Ottawa Senators to go down the road to acquire Jack Eichel
Debate over surgery has Eichel questioning future in Buffalo
'“For now, obviously, I’m here, I’m the captain of this hockey team,” he added. “My goal is to be available and to try to help the guys in the room and help this organization win hockey games. And I’ll continue to do that as long as I’m here.”' … [Read more...] about Debate over surgery has Eichel questioning future in Buffalo
Jack Eichel says there is 'disconnect' with Buffalo Sabres over how neck injury was handled
'Eichel said he struggled with a handful of injuries this season, from a cracked rib suffered in training camp to an abdominal injury from last year that still bothered him. But it was the way the Sabres handled his neck injury that caused the schism between the team and its franchise player. When asked why he didn't simply get the surgery or treatment he felt he needed, Eichel … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel says there is ‘disconnect’ with Buffalo Sabres over how neck injury was handled
Sabres star Jack Eichel 'a bit upset' over how team handled neck injury, hints at uncertain future in Buffalo
'Adding drama to the "wherever that might be" quote above, Eichel also said that for now he realizes he's with Buffalo, but didn't write off the idea that things could change.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Jack Eichel ‘a bit upset’ over how team handled neck injury, hints at uncertain future in Buffalo
Why the time for the Sabres to trade Jack Eichel is now
'Weaker clubs like the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets have glaring holes up the middle plus the type of salary cap space to accommodate Eichel’s $10-million AAV. Perhaps Rob Blake, patient thus far, will be inspired to fast-track his L.A. Kings rebuild while Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar are still difference-makers.' … [Read more...] about Why the time for the Sabres to trade Jack Eichel is now
Jack Eichel upset with Sabres over handling of herniated disk injury
'“For sure I’ve been a bit upset with the way that things have been handled since I’ve been hurt," Eichel said during his end-of-season Zoom conference call on Monday. "I’d be lying to say that things have moved smoothly since my injury, so yes, there’s been a bit of a disconnect from the organization and myself. Right now, for me, I think the most important thing is just … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel upset with Sabres over handling of herniated disk injury
Reinhart disappointed to not play any meaningful games down stretch
'"Right now, just finishing another season, it's more just disappointment on the forefront and the mind," Reinhart said during his end-of-season Zoom conference call. "It's almost tougher this year for me personally feeling good towards the end of the year, and feeling like my game was in a good place. To not be playing any meaningful games down the stretch and into the … [Read more...] about Reinhart disappointed to not play any meaningful games down stretch
Dustin Tokarski named Sabres' nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy
'Tokarski started the season playing with the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League, where he only appeared in two games, posting a 1-1 record with a 2.51 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage. He would spend most of the first half of the season back-and-forth between the Amerks and Sabres' taxi squad before earning the full-time promotion to the taxi … [Read more...] about Dustin Tokarski named Sabres’ nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy
"I think there's been a bit of a disconnect", Eichel's future in Buffalo remains a big question mark
'Eichel missed the final 33 games of the regular season after suffering a herniated disk in his neck. Surgery is an option, but it appears everyone's not on the same page.' … [Read more...] about “I think there’s been a bit of a disconnect”, Eichel’s future in Buffalo remains a big question mark
Jack Eichel says there’s been a ‘disconnect’ with Sabres on treating his neck injury
'“That should be the goal of every player at the beginning of the year, every team. And that was our goal when we started. Did we reach it? No. Did we have a hard year? Yeah we did and I think when that happens it forces everyone to just consider what I guess you could do better, what you think maybe the future holds. I think I have a lot of thinking to do in this offseason, I … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel says there’s been a ‘disconnect’ with Sabres on treating his neck injury
Sabres D Rasmus Ristolainen is ‘open for all the scenarios’ when it comes to his future
'“Like I told Kevyn [Adams] a little while ago I just said I’m open for all the ideas. Right now I mean it’s hard obviously the season just ended so yeah I’m frustrated, I’m pissed and it sucks so I told him I’m open for all the scenarios staying or if he trades me I’m fine with that too,” Ristolainen said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Rasmus Ristolainen is ‘open for all the scenarios’ when it comes to his future
Sabres' captain Jack Eichel expresses frustration, uncertainty about future in Buffalo
'"Did we have a hard year? Yeah, we did, and I think when that happens, it forces everyone to just consider what you could do better... What you think maybe the future holds."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ captain Jack Eichel expresses frustration, uncertainty about future in Buffalo
Eichel uncertain about his Sabres future after 'disconnect' over injury
'"They definitely hold a lot of cards on what I can and can't do," he said.' … [Read more...] about Eichel uncertain about his Sabres future after ‘disconnect’ over injury