‘”What is being left out of the discussion is that Jack would be able to play in the NHL for the start of the season pending medical clearance if he were allowed to have the surgery he desires even as of this date. Repeated requests have been made to the Sabres since early June to no avail. This process is stopping Jack from playing in the NHL and it is not working.”‘
Archives for July 31, 2021
Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund to two-year deal, also sign forward Ryan MacInnis
‘Asplund, 23, posted career highs in games played (28), goals (7), assists (4) and points (11) for the Sabres during the 2020-21 season while getting regular minutes under coach Don Granato. He can play center or wing. After starting the season on the taxi squad, Asplund progressed all the way up the lineup to getting some top-six minutes in the Sabres’ injury riddled alignment as the season wound down. He also showed a penchant for penalty killing.’
Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund, ink Ryan MacInnis
‘After spending much of the season on the taxi squad, the 5-foot-11, 189-pound Asplund enjoyed regular duty over the final weeks, averaging about 15 minutes of ice time a game on a scoring line.’
In Will Butcher, Sabres add intriguing talent to blue line for nothing
‘The Sabres’ old regime pursued Butcher in 2017 after he passed on signing with the Colorado Avalanche, the team that drafted him in the fifth round in 2013, 123rd overall. He was even photographed carrying a Sabres equipment bag after visiting the team.’
Jack Eichel’s agents upset with Sabres, want client to have neck surgery
‘According to the agents, after the conservative rehabilitation period the Sabres and Eichel’s camp agreed to ended in early June, the team’s medical staff determined surgery was required.’
Sullivan: Adams, Biles, Beasley miss the mark during busy week
‘The truth is, the player holds the big cards in these scenarios. Eichel did the team no favors by asking for a trade with his health in question. That doesn’t mean it’ll be good for the team to have a disgruntled Eichel around a bunch of impressionable young guys in a transitional year.’
‘The process is not working,’ Jack Eichel’s agents say, with their client still stuck with the Sabres
‘It was an unusual statement given that medical matters like this are usually kept under wraps, and revealing that Eichel wants to have surgery on his neck could be a disincentive for teams considering taking on his $10-million (U.S.) annual cap hit. The Rangers were rumoured to be a leading candidate, but nothing has happened on that front. Minnesota seemed to be a fit, but now speculation is the Wild have dropped out. Anaheim and Calgary are two other teams rumoured to have serious interest.’
Eichel’s rift with Sabres deepens in contradicting GM Adams
‘The feud between the Sabres and Eichel continues to escalate since the captain revealed in May what he called “a disconnect” with the team over how to treat the injury. He said the disagreement was leading him to question his future with the team.’
Jack Eichel’s agents blast Sabres for handling of neck injury: ‘process is not working’
‘On Friday, his agents stressed that they believe the actions of the Sabres are hindering his ability to continue his career in any capacity.’
Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund
‘The Sabres traded up five places in 2016 to draft Asplund with the 33rd overall pick.’