'For the last five seasons, the Buffalo Sabres have been pushing to the brink of the NHL's salary cap. It's gotten them nowhere. So they're going with a different approach.' … [Read more...] about Makeover of Sabres’ defense headlined by additions of Will Butcher, Mark Pysyk
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Doctor makes case for Sabres’ Jack Eichel having disc replacement surgery
'An active NHL player has never undergone disc replacement surgery. Prusmack said mixed-martial arts fighters and rugby players have had the procedure.' … [Read more...] about Doctor makes case for Sabres’ Jack Eichel having disc replacement surgery
Jack Eichel's doctor: Disk replacement surgery better for him now and later in life
'Prusmack said the ACDF surgery would have a three-month checkup and likely keep Eichel out of action for six months, and perhaps longer. The disk replacement would have Eichel on the ice training in six weeks and perhaps competing in practice in as few as eight weeks. In addition, the doctor said the fusion would carry a 25% chance of the need for more surgery after 10 years … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s doctor: Disk replacement surgery better for him now and later in life
Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel's agents are doing him no favors
'That weird, sent-at-9:45-p.m. statement to Buffalo media outlets Friday night did your client no favors. The Sabres are dug in hard and if you and your client want a deal out of town, that's not the way to get it done.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel’s agents are doing him no favors
Traikos: Sabres have already waited way too long to trade Jack Eichel
'With the Sabres’ preferred method of surgery, there is reportedly a 25% chance that Eichel will require additional corrective surgery within the next 10 years. The other form of surgery reportedly drops the chances of an additional surgery to 5%.' … [Read more...] about Traikos: Sabres have already waited way too long to trade Jack Eichel
Kaapo Kakko may become key to Rangers winning Jack Eichel sweepstakes
'But if the Rangers offer Kakko, two years removed from being not only the consensus second-overall pick in the draft, but also the unanimously rated top-two player on the board, that could be the clincher. Indeed, it should be the clincher.' … [Read more...] about Kaapo Kakko may become key to Rangers winning Jack Eichel sweepstakes
Rangers covet Sabres star Jack Eichel, but haven't yet made a deal
'Eichel has scored 139 goals with 355 points in 375 career games, and would stack up with Mika Zibanejad to give the Rangers a formidable 1-2 punch in the middle of their lineup, for a season at least.' … [Read more...] about Rangers covet Sabres star Jack Eichel, but haven’t yet made a deal
Doctor lays out timetables for Eichel recovery
'According to Dr. Prusmack, Jack essentially three options: He can opt for no surgery at all, which was not recommended. Eichel can get a fusion surgery which has a longer timetable for recovery, or he can get a disc replacement surgery which Dr. Prusmack believes is the best option for him.' … [Read more...] about Doctor lays out timetables for Eichel recovery
Hamilton: How do the Sabres react to statement from Eichel's camp
'What Eichel did do is make it harder for the Sabres to trade him. He’s already considered to be difficult. Elliott Friedman said his type-A personality has made it more difficult to move him.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: How do the Sabres react to statement from Eichel’s camp
Sabres captain Jack Eichel's agents say they thought team doctors approved surgery
'"What is being left out of the discussion is that Jack would be able to play in the NHL for the start of the season pending medical clearance if he were allowed to have the surgery he desires even as of this date. Repeated requests have been made to the Sabres since early June to no avail. This process is stopping Jack from playing in the NHL and it is not working."' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel’s agents say they thought team doctors approved surgery
Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund to two-year deal, also sign forward Ryan MacInnis
'Asplund, 23, posted career highs in games played (28), goals (7), assists (4) and points (11) for the Sabres during the 2020-21 season while getting regular minutes under coach Don Granato. He can play center or wing. After starting the season on the taxi squad, Asplund progressed all the way up the lineup to getting some top-six minutes in the Sabres' injury riddled alignment … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund to two-year deal, also sign forward Ryan MacInnis
Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund, ink Ryan MacInnis
'After spending much of the season on the taxi squad, the 5-foot-11, 189-pound Asplund enjoyed regular duty over the final weeks, averaging about 15 minutes of ice time a game on a scoring line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund, ink Ryan MacInnis
In Will Butcher, Sabres add intriguing talent to blue line for nothing
'The Sabres’ old regime pursued Butcher in 2017 after he passed on signing with the Colorado Avalanche, the team that drafted him in the fifth round in 2013, 123rd overall. He was even photographed carrying a Sabres equipment bag after visiting the team.' … [Read more...] about In Will Butcher, Sabres add intriguing talent to blue line for nothing
Jack Eichel’s agents upset with Sabres, want client to have neck surgery
'According to the agents, after the conservative rehabilitation period the Sabres and Eichel’s camp agreed to ended in early June, the team’s medical staff determined surgery was required.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agents upset with Sabres, want client to have neck surgery
Sullivan: Adams, Biles, Beasley miss the mark during busy week
'The truth is, the player holds the big cards in these scenarios. Eichel did the team no favors by asking for a trade with his health in question. That doesn’t mean it’ll be good for the team to have a disgruntled Eichel around a bunch of impressionable young guys in a transitional year.' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Adams, Biles, Beasley miss the mark during busy week