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'The doctors need to go over the new imaging to decide if the rehab process is showing signs of improvement. If Eichel doesn’t like the results and wants to have the surgery that Sabres doctors haven’t been comfortable with, he has the right through the collective bargaining agreement to take the Sabres to arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Eichel could take Sabres to arbitration to solve ‘disconnect’ with team

'This kid was one of the few players on this roster that was always there for a teammate and figured out how the NHL game is played. I wrote earlier this season and am even more convinced that if Jack Eichel is no longer with the organization in October, Cozens should be named captain immediately. There aren’t many kids his age that could handle it, but he certainly can.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens wants to be a team leader

'Granato tried a lot of new things in the last half of the season. Some of it worked, some of it didn’t, but the experiment he stayed with was playing Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju against the other team’s best players, “It was a great experience,” Dahlin said. “I’ve never really played against the other team’s top lines before, so I felt that I took the next step defensively and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin knows why his play improved

'According to a report from TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun on Friday, the Sabres already have several candidates lined up to interview for the open head coaching job. The two names brought up by LeBrun specifically were Rick Tocchet and Bruce Boudreau.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres set to interview Tocchet, Boudreau for head coaching job

'The expansion Seattle Kraken will have the same odds as the third worst team in the NHL, the New Jersey Devils, and 10.3%.' … [Read more...] about Sabres odds set for the NHL draft lottery

'“It’s an important conversation that I will have with Kevyn," McCabe said. "I think Kevyn has done a great job this year given the circumstances. I think as a first time [general manager], he’s handled himself well. I’ve really enjoyed my time with him so far."' … [Read more...] about McCabe needs to have conversations with Adams before deciding if he’s leaving in free agency

'All the nominees are selected by the teams. The trophy is for the player that best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made noteworthy humanitarian contributions in his community.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel is Sabres’ nominee for King Clancy Trophy

'Adams and Karmanos have to figure out what to do with Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Rasmus Ristolainen and Linus Ullmark. Karmanos said, “There’s a lot going on right now and we’re trying to get this on track and get a culture and an identity for our club and coach is a big part of that.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Karmanos likes the progress of the Sabres’ young players

'"In talking to people around the league yesterday, I had a NHL general manager who is potentially interested in trading for Jack Eichel say at the moment he's untradeable. So you've got a guy that's unhealthy, unhappy, and now potentially untradeable. It's a pretty ugly triumvirate for the Sabres and the worst-case scenario, I would imagine."' … [Read more...] about Seravalli: One NHL general manager says Eichel is ‘untradeable’ at the moment

'Former Sabres defenseman Matt Tennyson, now of the New Jersey Devils, has also been selected by Drury. Former Rochester Americans, and now New York Rangers winger Colin Blackwell is on the squad, as is Los Angeles Kings goalie and Sabres' 2013 fifth round pick Cal Petersen.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson will play for Team USA at World Championship

'"I want to back up a little bit with what ended up being Jack’s last game of the season. After that, Jack was quickly imaged. Our doctors diagnosed Jack with a herniated disk in his neck, discussed the next steps from there, being conservative care with rehab treatment with the hopes that he would be able to go through that process and return to play this season.' … [Read more...] about Adams: We want Eichel healthy and able to play at top of his game

'Make no mistake, Adams is very impressed with Granato and his staff with Matt Ellis, Dan Girardi and Mike Bales. He said, “I think Donnie and the coaching staff did a tremendous job under very challenging circumstances. The conversations we had before the decision was made I asked him some tough questions and he delivered on that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Granato will have to wait to see if he stays as head coach

'"We need more accountability here," Ristolainen said with the Buffalo media. "I understand how the year ended, we had a lot of guys injured and you don't really have the players. It was hard to sit guys or bench guys because there was really no one to put in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen open again to any offseason trade

'“Right now I’m looking forward to going home and meet up with my family, enjoy my time with them. After that, we’ll sit down, me, my agent and the team, and start discussing what we want to do with the future.”' … [Read more...] about Ullmark may leave Sabres in free agency, but something he’s not thinking of

'“For sure I’ve been a bit upset with the way that things have been handled since I’ve been hurt," Eichel said during his end-of-season Zoom conference call on Monday. "I’d be lying to say that things have moved smoothly since my injury, so yes, there’s been a bit of a disconnect from the organization and myself. Right now, for me, I think the most important thing is just … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel upset with Sabres over handling of herniated disk injury