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'Enter Don Granato, who permanently moved Thompson from the wing to centre at the start of the 2020-21 season. We see positional moves – though usually it goes inside-out – all the time at the NHL level, but this change played out very differently. Thompson is emerging as a top-six centre.' … [Read more...] about Thompson takes flight at centre for Sabres

'Now let’s look at Tuch. He has always been a reliable middle-six scorers, but the Syracuse, N.Y. native has upped his game since the trade. Tuch is averaging 1.1 goals per 60 minutes played since the trade, which (amongst qualified skaters) puts him inside of the NHL’s top 100, and on par with St. Louis’ Brandon Saad and Anaheim’s Trevor Zegras.' … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Jack Eichel trade

'"I don't want to get too much into specifics," Adams said after the first round of the draft on Thursday. "The reality is we worked hard on a deal, but players have the ability when it's in their contract to make those decisions. And we want players who want to be here. That's the way we believe, so we move on."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM on failed Murray deal: ‘We want players who want to be here’

'"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

'“I wasn’t aware of [those reports]," Sutter said. "To be honest, I think it’s a bit of a media thing.”' … [Read more...] about Flames’ Sutter downplays Eichel rumours: ‘I think it’s a bit of a media thing’

'And a lot of that has to do with the reality that the interested parties do have the medical records specific to the case and the medical stalemate between and the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Is the Eichel saga starting to show signs of coming to an end?

'"Look, the stalemate continues in the saga. What’s interesting, though, is the National Hockey League and the NHL Players’ Association have been involved and are talking to all parties involved in this process for quite some time. It is complicated because you’re talking about a mammoth guaranteed contract and an ongoing medical dispute. But an interesting twist as well is … [Read more...] about NHL, NHLPA involved in standoff between Eichel, Sabres

'I’d love to see him in a different environment. I look at and obviously there’s the physical talent. He’s a guy that can score 35 goals, he can get you 80 points in the National Hockey League. But I don’t see him as a captain of a team and right now, and Craig Button has witnessed the transition of Mike Modano, where it’s a talented player that put up points, he was never … [Read more...] about Is Vegas the best fit for Eichel?

'Even on an expensive deal, few teams have the assets to trade for a player like Marner. That’s where Sabres defenceman Rasmus Dahlin comes into play. The former first-overall pick (2018) has shown signs of brilliance in Buffalo, but it’s been rather inconsistent, and the 2020-21 season was particularly ugly. The offensive playmaking and distributing ability is there in spades; … [Read more...] about Proposing a blockbuster trade that would help the Leafs and Sabres

'LeBrun notes that the Sabres will be expecting to receive a 2021 first-round pick as part of their return for Eichel, putting the timeline for a deal ahead of the July 23 NHL Draft. He lists the Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers among the many clubs that could make sense as a landing spot.' … [Read more...] about LeBrun: Eichel trade talks ‘getting more intense and serious’

'Heading into an off-season with the Sabres staring down many questions, Granato - the coach with a proven track record of developing young players - may have the answer to the most important one in Eichel. He could be the connective tissue that helps mend a weathered fence.' … [Read more...] about Granato grateful for the timing of his shot with the Sabres

'"I'm going to be in Buffalo up until World Juniors or the start of the NHL season. So, just getting down there and training around NHL players will definitely help and push me more just being around them and seeing what it takes."' … [Read more...] about Cozens takes aim at WJC repeat, Sabres roster spot and a moose

'One of the NHL’s most dysfunctional franchises over the past decade is starting over from the top down. Again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres decide to start over once again

'We’ve just got to win more hockey games is what it comes down to. As simple as that is, it’s – you know you’re not going to play well every night and you know you’re not going to be at your best. You watch throughout an NHL season the best teams find ways to win games when maybe they’re not at their best. You know, for us we play good hockey, we’ll play a good game, we’ll play … [Read more...] about Dreger Cafe: Eichel on losing – ‘It’s been a tough five years’

'"I think it's all coming down to the players at this point," Reinhart told reporters. "I think that the systems and the game plans that are set out for us give us an opportunity to have success. I think it goes back to what I'm trying to preach here. Guys need to demand more out of themselves, and a lot of guys need to step the hell up."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart calls out Sabres; owners frustrated