'"A lot of things have been written today about me and about things that are not true, to be honest with you," Eichel told The News by phone. "I was a little bit bombarded this morning with a lot of articles that I think are pretty inaccurate. I’m just reading things in the last few days that are a little bit out of whack and not true."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel facing unwarranted criticisms, agent says: ‘He’s hurt by it’
Archives for April 20, 2017
Jack Eichel responds: Our exclusive Q&A with the Sabres' star
'"First, when you see that people are writing these things and saying that you said these things, my first thought is where are they getting this information? If it’s not coming out of my mouth and I didn’t verbally say it to you or anybody, then where are you getting this information? Second of all, why are you writing it and trying to back yourself up on it?"' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel responds: Our exclusive Q&A with the Sabres’ star
Eichel excited for chance to represent USA at worlds
'“Hopefully, there’s not too many more chances for me to play in the world championships because that would mean we’re playing in the playoffs,” Eichel said by phone. “I thoroughly enjoy playing for Team USA and representing them. Every chance I get, I try and jump on it.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel excited for chance to represent USA at worlds
Jack Eichel’s agent says client unfairly criticized, wants to stay with Sabres
'“He’s very frustrated, and he wears his frustrations on his sleeve,” Peter Fish, Eichel’s agent, told the Times Herald by phone today. “After a long season – World Cup, ankle injury, weight on the world on his shoulders – he gets all these microphones in his face and it’s like, yeah, Jack’s frustrated.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agent says client unfairly criticized, wants to stay with Sabres
Report: Jack Eichel has ‘no desire’ for extension if Dan Bylsma remains coach
'“He wants to be a leader, he wants to take more of a leadership role,” he said. “I encouraged him to do that. There was no talk of the ‘C.’ There was obviously talk of coach and system because I demanded that.”' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Eichel has ‘no desire’ for extension if Dan Bylsma remains coach
Questions over Eichel’s Buffalo future arise
'Bylsma is currently two years into a five-year contract and it’s unclear if Murray, Bylsma, or both would return next season.' … [Read more...] about Questions over Eichel’s Buffalo future arise
Jack Eichel's agent says Buffalo Sabres star not pushing for a coaching change
'The question is if a reported rift between head coach Dan Bylsma and Eichel will impact his decision to sign a long-term extension in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agent says Buffalo Sabres star not pushing for a coaching change
Agents to AP: Eichel not pushing for Sabres coaching change
'Fish said Eichel "was genuinely excited" following end of season meetings with both Murray and Bylsma last week, and "felt very positive with the plans for next year's team."' … [Read more...] about Agents to AP: Eichel not pushing for Sabres coaching change
Eichel is not the only one who doesn't like playing for Bylsma
'"If they start winning, I don't think (Eichel) will be unhappy with Bylsma. His main focus is winning. If Bylsma is still the coach, they are going to have to sit down and figure this out, and I'm sure they will."' … [Read more...] about Eichel is not the only one who doesn’t like playing for Bylsma
Murray meets with ownership on Wednesday
'“I am the general manager today, he is the coach today, I haven’t had any thoughts of firing him up to this point and the reason I always say today is something could happen tomorrow, so he’s the coach, yes”' … [Read more...] about Murray meets with ownership on Wednesday
Agent of Sabres' Eichel strongly denies Bylsma report
'"When Jack left Buffalo he left the meetings and thought he had a positive meeting with Coach Bylsma and Tim Murray," Fish said. "He's excited about the prospects of helping the team get to the playoffs next year."' … [Read more...] about Agent of Sabres’ Eichel strongly denies Bylsma report
Sabres alum sound off on state of the franchise
'"It'd be the best money you ever spent in your life is to get that ultimate guy that can just come in and shut everybody up, shut the doors and sit down and this is the way it's going to be," Robitaille told 7 Eyewitness Sports.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alum sound off on state of the franchise