Islanders trade rights to Johnny Boychuk to the Sabres (New York Post) Islanders trade long-term injured Boychuk to Sabres (Newsday) Islanders send Johnny Boychuk to Sabres for future considerations (SportsNet New York) Islanders Trade Rights to Boychuk to Buffalo (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
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Jack Eichel being traded from Sabres to Golden Knights in NHL blockbuster
'How this trade will be judged depends on what happens with the herniated disk in Eichel’s neck — the problem that created such a long standoff in the first place. Eichel’s doctor has said that artificial disk replacement surgery would be better both to get him on the ice sooner, and later in life. The Sabres preferred an anterior cervical discectomy with fusion. Eichel’s … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel being traded from Sabres to Golden Knights in NHL blockbuster
Jack Eichel thought he was “going to Colorado.” Was the trade talk a distraction for the Avalanche?
'But at what price? The Avs likely would have given the Sabres a big-money player with a long-term contract (think defenseman Sam Girard at $5 million through 2026-27), plus a top prospect (forward Alex Newhook and/or defenseman Justin Barron), and draft picks. Buffalo might have settled for Mikko Rantanen or Cale Makar plus a draft pick, a scenario Colorado would have quickly … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel thought he was “going to Colorado.” Was the trade talk a distraction for the Avalanche?
Buffalo Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights
'"We are getting a player that I think is one of the top players in the league. He’s in the prime of his career. It addresses a need in our organization. When you look at what a contending team should look like, he’s a big part of that," Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights
Eberle nets Kraken’s 1st hat trick, Seattle tops Buffalo 5-2
'“Obviously we addressed it in the morning. But it’s business time, game day, and I’m sure guys will think about it, talk about it after now,” Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski said. “But we know we had a job to try and do and that was our focus today.”' … [Read more...] about Eberle nets Kraken’s 1st hat trick, Seattle tops Buffalo 5-2
Sabres end 8-month stalemate by trading Jack Eichel to Vegas
'Where the Sabres balked by insisting Eichel have fusion surgery, McCrimmon accepted the reality in making what could be called a Vegas gamble in acquiring a player who will be sidelined for another three to five months. In doing so, he addressed the franchise’s most pressing long-term need, a top-line center, by trading forward Alex Tuch, rookie center Peyton Krebs and two … [Read more...] about Sabres end 8-month stalemate by trading Jack Eichel to Vegas
Golden Knights acquire Jack Eichel in blockbuster trade with Sabres
'The rift between the Sabres organization and Eichel began in the offseason over a disagreement on how to treat a herniated disk in his neck. The 24-year-old favored an artificial disk replacement surgery, but the team was against it because it had never been performed on an NHL player. Instead, the Sabres favored having the disk fused.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights acquire Jack Eichel in blockbuster trade with Sabres
Buffalo Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights
'The return for Buffalo is Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch , a 2022 first-round draft pick and a 2023 third-rounder, sources confirmed. Vegas will also get a draft pick as part of the deal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights
NHL trade grades: Golden Knights trade for Jack Eichel, send Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch, picks to Sabres
'A general manager's return on a trade is only going to be as good as the market to acquire that player. It's not about being a silver-tongued salesman. It's about leverage. The Sabres had little of it here, unfortunately.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade grades: Golden Knights trade for Jack Eichel, send Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch, picks to Sabres
Sabres send Jack Eichel to Golden Knights for top prospect Alex Tuch, multiple draft picks in blockbuster deal
'Considered to be one of, if not the, top prospect in the Golden Knights' system, Krebs is accompanied by Alex Tuch, a former first-round pick of the Minnesota Wild. The Sabres are also receiving a 2023 third-round pick in the package for Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Jack Eichel to Golden Knights for top prospect Alex Tuch, multiple draft picks in blockbuster deal
Jack Eichel, Sabres saga explained: How a medical disagreement led to the star's trade to Vegas
'Here's a chronological look at how it all went down.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Sabres saga explained: How a medical disagreement led to the star’s trade to Vegas
Adams: Tkachuk not a part of Flames offer for Eichel
'"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
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