'“The Captain should be the heartbeat of this team,” Adams said. “We felt we needed to make the decision.”' … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams: ‘Jack Eichel is no longer captain of the Buffalo Sabres’
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100% of Buffalo Sabres players are vaccinated. Here's how the team got there
'According to a report from ESPN's Emily Kaplan, the NHL's 2021-22 health and safety protocols include significant restrictions for unvaccinated players. That includes suspensions for being "unable to participate in club activities," and they will not be paid for each day they miss. In situations that require vaccination to travel with the team, such as a road trip to play in … [Read more...] about 100% of Buffalo Sabres players are vaccinated. Here’s how the team got there
Jack Eichel no longer Sabres captain
'According to Adams, Eichel will likely head to the injured reserve list. He says this situation is critical in building the organization going forward and wants the fans and players to trust the organization.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel no longer Sabres captain
GM Kevyn Adams doubles down on organization’s stance regarding Jack Eichel
'“He made it clear to me that he doesn’t want to be a distraction,” Adams said. “He doesn’t want to take away from what we are trying to build here. He will continue his rehab, not necessarily in this facility on a daily basis, but then we will work towards where we go from here.”' … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams doubles down on organization’s stance regarding Jack Eichel
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Eichel did not pass his physical, no longer team captain
'"As of now, we are in a situation where we have a player that is resistant to what our experts are saying and we are going to continue to trust what our medical doctors tell us - which is in the best interest of Jack as a human being and as a hockey player," Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Eichel did not pass his physical, no longer team captain
Hamilton Take2: What's next in the Eichel saga for the Sabres?
'The Sabres would have the right to terminate his contract, but that accomplishes nothing. You might as well just take one of the lowball offers. They could suspend him without pay, but how does that resolve the situation? They could go through legal channels, which is way beyond my knowledge.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: What’s next in the Eichel saga for the Sabres?
'Guys are hungry' | Sabres move forward with young core on Day 1 of camp
'"It's hard to describe," Girgensons said. "We had opening meetings yesterday with Kevyn and Donnie, and just the energy that's around here is different. I can tell, even Day 1 today, the practice, the pace was the highest I've ever seen."' … [Read more...] about ‘Guys are hungry’ | Sabres move forward with young core on Day 1 of camp
Adams, Granato address Sabres leadership roles
'"I spoke to Jack two days ago. I spoke to the team yesterday and addressed this. Jack Eichel is no longer the captain of the Buffalo Sabres," Adams said. "From our perspective and my perspective, I feel the captain is the heartbeat of your team. And we're in a situation from where we were in the past and where we are now that we felt we needed to address that and make that … [Read more...] about Adams, Granato address Sabres leadership roles
Sabres, Rasmus Dahlin agree to terms on 3-year, $18 million contract
'According to CapFriendly.com, the Sabres have $16.07 million in cap space with Jack Eichel’s $10 million hit still on the books, and Dahlin is one of only six players under contract with the team beyond 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Rasmus Dahlin agree to terms on 3-year, $18 million contract
Sabres roundtable: Who takes on a prominent leadership role and other burning questions as camp starts
'This will be more annoying for the players than anything. The Eichel questions are inevitable, but those may only last the first few days of camp. After all, what can these guys say? Eichel isn’t going to be on this team and athletes tend to have a mutual understanding that business decisions must be made. You won't see anyone criticize Eichel’s decision or how the team … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Who takes on a prominent leadership role and other burning questions as camp starts
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin has contract, chance to thrive under Don Granato
'Dahlin was the Sabres’ last restricted free agent. His $6 million average annual value is the highest among their defensemen. The contract pushed the Sabres over the NHL’s salary floor, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin has contract, chance to thrive under Don Granato
In addition to Jack Eichel, Sabres have plenty of intriguing storylines
'The rebuilding team has a four-man goalie competition, some intriguing young talent and openings at forward and defense.' … [Read more...] about In addition to Jack Eichel, Sabres have plenty of intriguing storylines
Sabres agree to terms with Dahlin on $18M, 3-year contract
'With Dahlin’s situation settled, the Sabres focus is now squarely on injured captain Jack Eichel, who was expected to report for his physical after an offseason of trade talks. Eichel’s future with the team is unclear.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Dahlin on $18M, 3-year contract
Sabres agree to terms with Rasmus Dahlin
'Rasmus Dahlin will get three more seasons to show that he’s worth the huge money an eight-year deal would normally bring. The two sides decided a three-year bridge deal would be best for the 21-year-old at an average of $6 million per-season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Rasmus Dahlin
Buffalo Sabres and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin agree to terms on 3-year contract
'Dahlin was selected first overall by the Sabres in the 2018 NHL Draft and was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2018-19. He has played 197 games in his NHL career tallying 18 goals and 89 assists for 107 points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin agree to terms on 3-year contract