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'"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

'“(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

'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

'Coach Darryl Sutter, who covets middlemen above all else, would salivate over the prospect of having Eichel and Elias Lindholm anchoring a top six that would suddenly be one of the loop’s most formidable groups.' … [Read more...] about The pros and cons of a potential Flames deal for Jack Eichel

'Brisson confirmed there are teams in the league willing to allow Eichel to go through with ADR, which will hopefully help facilitate a trade.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s new agent Pat Brisson updates latest on Sabres star

'“It’s another medical problem there too,” Lehner said. “I mean the (expletive) they did to some of the players when I was there – and especially to me regarding my ankle – I mean it was crazy, man. I had a high ankle sprain they had me on the bike one week after. One week after I had my fully torn everything, worst-grade ankle sprain, one week after they put me on the bike in … [Read more...] about Lehner sympathizes with Eichel’s injury rift with Sabres

'They wouldn’t comment further about Eichel’s status. He’s skating, but it’s believed he will still need surgery — although the Sabres haven’t approved his preferred choice, a disc replacement.' … [Read more...] about Big week for potential Jack Eichel trade, free agency predictions

'According to multiple sources, Eichel had a contentious exit interview with the organization. No one is commenting, but it’s believed he is exploring — on the advice of his medical team — an artificial disc replacement in his neck.' … [Read more...] about 31 Thoughts: What caused the ‘disconnect’ between Eichel, Sabres

'Weaker clubs like the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets have glaring holes up the middle plus the type of salary cap space to accommodate Eichel’s $10-million AAV. Perhaps Rob Blake, patient thus far, will be inspired to fast-track his L.A. Kings rebuild while Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar are still difference-makers.' … [Read more...] about Why the time for the Sabres to trade Jack Eichel is now

'Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel brightened many days this week when he sent 450 bouquets of flowers to nurses at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in honour of Nurses Week. The flowers were accompanied by a printed note that included Eichel's signature, where he expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the hospital's nurses.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel sends 450 bouquets of flowers to Buffalo nurses

'Don't forget: The ball was in Hall’s court here, as the 2018 Hart Trophy winner had negotiated a full no-move clause. Adams, of course, signed off on that condition, tying his own wrists.' … [Read more...] about Bruins take advantage of Sabres in Taylor Hall trade

'You might’ve woken up this morning, turned on a pot of coffee, and laughed as you recalled a crazy dream about the Buffalo Sabres winning a hockey game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres break losing streak, remain among worst of salary cap era

'Even if he retains half of Hall’s exorbitant $8-million cap hit, Adams’ price will have to drop. While a reduced Canadian quarantine could open a couple options, Hall’s full no-move clause could also limit his GM's trade partners.' … [Read more...] about Quick Shifts: What Eric Staal’s trade means for the Taylor Hall market

'Nothing will get better in Buffalo until the Sabres improve defensively. The amount of defensive breakdowns in their twelve-game winless streak has been alarming, to say the least. On too many occasions it has looked as though there either isn’t a clear plan, or if there is, the players have been unable to execute it.' … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Sabres’ many problems and how they can be fixed

'In a month that has also seen Darryl Sutter drive from the farm to the bench, the conclusion of the Krueger experience is both a failure for the out-of-the-box bench hires and another example that coaching can’t solve what ails this roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘open to anything and everything’ after firing Ralph Krueger