'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
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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
Sabres acquire rights to Johnny Boychuk from Islanders
'The trade was more of a salary cap maneuver for both sides, as New York dealt the rights to Boychuk to Buffalo. Boychuk, who unofficially retired last year and had been on long term injured reserve due to an eye injury, has a contract that expires after this season, and frees up $6 million in cap space for the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire rights to Johnny Boychuk from Islanders
Buffalo Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights for Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs and draft picks
'In a tweet, the team thanked Eichel for his time in Buffalo saying: "From your constant support at Roswell Park and across our community, to the memories made on the ice, Buffalo thanks you, Jack Eichel."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights for Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs and draft picks
Alex Tuch: It’s been a dream of mine to put on the Sabres jersey
'Tuch, who has not played yet this season, has 61 goals and 78 assists in 255 career NHL games with the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch: It’s been a dream of mine to put on the Sabres jersey
Sabres trade star Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights
'Jack’s career in Buffalo can be described, among other things, as up-and-down. After three straight losing seasons, the Sabres needed a talent to turn things around, and in 2015 it seemed like they found their man. The Sabres drafted Eichel second overall in the 2015 NHL Draft. Eichel was considered a generational talent, along with Connor McDavid, who was drafted number one … [Read more...] about Sabres trade star Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights