‘Eichel has been given a two-game suspension by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for his hit to the head of Colorado’s Carl Soderberg during Saturday’s game in the Pepsi Center. Eichel had a phone hearing with the league earlier Sunday and the resulting ban was his first fine or suspension in his four-year NHL career.’
Archives for March 11, 2019
NHL suspends Sabres’ Jack Eichel two games for illegal check to head
‘Eichel, who expressed frustration following Saturday’s game, was hit by Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov after the whistle earlier in the contest.’
Sabres recall prospect Alexander Nylander from Amerks
‘Nylander, 21, has scorching his month. Following a 15-game stretch in which he produced just one goal and five points, he compiled four goals and six points in his last four AHL outings.’
Sabres forward Jack Eichel suspended for 2 games
‘The suspension will cost him $107,527.’
Slumping Sabres call up Alexander Nylander from minors
‘The move on Sunday marks the first time Nylander has been called up this season. He previously had a goal and an assist in seven career NHL games.’
Sabres C Jack Eichel suspended 2 games for illegal head check on Carl Soderberg
‘”This hit does not meet any of the criteria for unavoidable head contact …,” the league announced in a video showing a replay of the check. “The issue on this play is Eichel’s angle of approach, which picked Soderberg’s head and makes it the main point of contact.”‘
Eichel suspended two games by Department of Player Safety
‘This is the first time Eichel has been suspended in his four-year NHL career. Soderberg did not suffer an injury as a result of the hit, and he did not miss a shift.’
Sabres call up Nylander from Rochester
‘Although Nylander’s point totals have been nothing to rave about this season, his recent play away from the puck has allowed him to open his offensive play even more. The former eighth overall pick of the Sabres in the 2016 NHL Draft has always been able to show off his offensive skills when the puck is on his stick, but he has been more engaged in the play this season in all three zones of the ice, and has been more willing to go into the dirty areas to make a play. Nylander has quietly put together a nice, consistent season with the Amerks in his third season in the organization.’
Eichel suspended two games for illegal check to the head
‘Eichel has 25 goals and 47 assists in 65 games this season. The Sabres host Dallas on Tuesday and Pittsburgh on Thursday.’
Eichel suspended two games for illegal check Vs. Avs’ Soderberg
‘“While we acknowledge Eichel’s argument that Soderberg is low and reaching for the puck, this hit does not meet the criteria for unavoidable head contact under Rule 48.”’