'Adams skipped the Sabres’ four-game road trip out West to complete negotiations that gained traction over the past week. He expressed relief and excitement to complete a process he described as “really, really challenging,” and explained that retaining a portion of Eichel’s $10 million annual salary through 2025-26 was a “non-starter,” given the length of the contract. In the … [Read more...] about ‘Vegas Baby:’ Jack Eichel exits Sabres in latest blockbuster move by GM Kevyn Adams
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Mike Harrington: The Eichel deal is done and the return is decent. Time to move on
'Eichel is the player the team got from their horrific 2015 tank that was so blatant, it made the NHL change the rules of the draft lottery so things could never happen that way again. And when the relationship between player and team soured past the point of no return six years later, of course it couldn't just be an easy trade with potential suitors lining up with big … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Eichel deal is done and the return is decent. Time to move on
Sabres happy that Eichel gets a chance to move on, ready to greet new teammates
'"That part of the business is never going to be easy," Okposo said in Climate Pledge Arena prior to the Sabres' game against the Seattle Kraken. "But I think that it was time and there wasn't going to be an amicable ending to this thing. It was always going to end towards a trade. I'm happy for him from a personal level and happy that the organization is moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres happy that Eichel gets a chance to move on, ready to greet new teammates
Eichel memories: A look back at the Buffalo career of Captain Jack after trade to Vegas Golden Knights
'It's hard to pin much of the Sabres' failures over the last few years on Eichel's shoulders, when you consider he had 355 points in 375 games. That included five seasons of 24+ goals and a 2019-20 campaign that saw him finish eighth in the Hart Trophy balloting after collecting a career-high 36 goals and 78 points in just 68 games.' … [Read more...] about Eichel memories: A look back at the Buffalo career of Captain Jack after trade to Vegas Golden Knights
Sabres' depth, talent at forward strengthened by adding Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs
'A 25-year-old Syracuse native, Tuch is recovering from shoulder surgery and is on track to return in January or February. He has three seasons of 15-plus goals, including a career-high 20 in 2018-19, and his track record includes 33 points in 66 career playoff games. The 6-foot-4 winger should provide a consistent net-front presence in the Sabres’ top six once he joins the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ depth, talent at forward strengthened by adding Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs
Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Golden Knights for players, picks
'When the Sabres drafted Eichel, he was supposed to lead them back to glory. Instead, they remained at the bottom of the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Golden Knights for players, picks
Jack Eichel trade shows Kevyn Adams refuses to compromise Sabres’ future
'“We were not going to compromise on what we felt we needed as a return,” Adams said on a Zoom call Thursday after completing the complicated deal with the Vegas Golden Knights. “This was a really important decision for us. So however long it was going to take it was going to take.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade shows Kevyn Adams refuses to compromise Sabres’ future
Sabres excited about adding Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs to young core
'“We’re not in a rush to put him in here right away and have to just jump right into the lineup,” Adams said on a Zoom call Thursday. “This is about the long-term and building this and developing this the right way. And that’s how we’re looking at it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited about adding Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs to young core
Sabres make another trade, acquire Johnny Boychuk to help cap number
'After trading Eichel, the Sabres were about a $1.5 million above the floor, according to capfriendly.com. Adding Boychuk, of course, creates a cushion and allows the Sabres to pursue some deals without the fear of dropping below the floor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make another trade, acquire Johnny Boychuk to help cap number
Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights; CNY’s Alex Tuch headed to Buffalo
'Tuch, a 25-year-old power forward from Baldwinsville, N.Y., was a first-round selection by the Minnesota Wild in 2014 and joined the Golden Knights in the 2017 expansion draft. He scored 18 goals and added 15 assists for Vegas last season, helping the team to the Stanley Cup semi-finals against the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights; CNY’s Alex Tuch headed to Buffalo
The Jack Eichel trade to Vegas is good news for the game — and great news for him
'It’s not known what version of Eichel they’ll get, post-surgery. At his best he’s a fast-skating, play-driving centreman capable of scoring at a 90-point clip. That alone makes the price paid here worth the gamble: Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs, a top-10 protected 2022 first-round pick and the swapping of a 2023 second-rounder for Buffalo’s third-rounder in the same draft.' … [Read more...] about The Jack Eichel trade to Vegas is good news for the game — and great news for him
Traikos: Who's the big winner in the Vegas-Buffalo trade? Jack Eichel
'The guy who wasted too many of his prime years playing for a team that wasn’t good enough, who had his captaincy stripped from him because he supposedly didn’t care enough, is officially done with Buffalo. And he couldn’t be happier.' … [Read more...] about Traikos: Who’s the big winner in the Vegas-Buffalo trade? Jack Eichel
Friday's Seattle Coverage
Jordan Eberle scores first hat trick in franchise history as Kraken dispatch Sabres (Seattle Times) Kraken notebook: Vegas’ trade for former top pick Jack Eichel highlights differences between expansion clubs (Seattle Times) Photo gallery (Seattle Times) Jordan Eberle leads Seattle Kraken to win with first hat trick in franchise history (Tacoma News Tribune) Notes, quotes, … [Read more...] about Friday’s Seattle Coverage
Friday's Vegas Coverage
'Golden Knights trade for All-Star center Jack Eichel (Las Vegas Review Journal) Graney: Golden Knights trading for Jack Eichel was a no-brainer (Las Vegas Review Journal) Blockbuster trade alters Golden Knights’ salary cap future (Las Vegas Review Journal) Fans react to Golden Knights acquiring Jack Eichel (Las Vegas Review Journal) Golden Knights acquire Sabres star Jack … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vegas Coverage
Friday's Calgary Coverage
Jack Eichel on the move … to Vegas, not Calgary (Calgary Sun) Tkachuk 'had a hard time believing' he was part of Flames' package for Eichel (Calgary Sun) Insider Trading: Flames made serious offer for Eichel (TSN) Tkachuk, Flames ready to put Eichel talk in rearview amid hot start (Sportsnet) Eichel acquired by Knights, ending Flames trade rumours (CTV News Calgary) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Calgary Coverage