'During the pre-game warmup, fans placed signs along the glass in the Vegas end welcoming Eichel. One read, “Thank you, Jack, best of luck in Vegas.” Others were more negative, with one reading, “Thanks for nothing Eichel. Boo,” and another with, “Eichel #9. I’m not mad. I’m disappointed.” One fan behind the benches held up a more diplomatic sign, which read, “Hey, Jack. We … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Golden Knights 3-1 in Eichel’s return to Buffalo
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Vegas Golden Knights' Jack Eichel takes jab at booing fans in return to Buffalo
'It wasn't just boos that rained down on Eichel, either. As he patrolled the ice during Thursday's warm-ups, Eichel was greeted by a smattering of signs along the boards at Keybank Center that ranged from upbeat, "Welcome back, Jack!" to malcontented, "Thanks for nothing, Eichel."' … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel takes jab at booing fans in return to Buffalo
Jack Eichel takes shot at Sabres fans following first game back in Buffalo: 'They wish I was still here'
'There's certainly some bad blood towards Eichel coming from the Sabres fanbase. It was a messy divorce between both sides because they disagreed about what type of neck surgery Eichel should have performed after he suffered a herniated disk in his neck late last season.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel takes shot at Sabres fans following first game back in Buffalo: ‘They wish I was still here’
Golden Knights' Jack Eichel takes jab at Sabres fans after boos in return to Buffalo
'Eichel drew adversarial treatment from the Buffalo crowd throughout Thursday night's game. He was jeered at the end of pregame warmups and was booed relentlessly each time he touched the puck.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel takes jab at Sabres fans after boos in return to Buffalo
Sabres defeat Vegas in Eichel's return to Buffalo
'Thanks to goals from Peyton Krebs, Victor Olofsson and Alex Tuch, the Sabres prevail, 3-1, over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night at KeyBank Center. The win also marked career win No. 300 for goalie Craig Anderson, who stopped 30 of 31 shots faced in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Vegas in Eichel’s return to Buffalo
Opinion: Anderson, Krebs, Tuch steal show from Eichel
'I can’t begin to tell you how much fun it was to have the fans so engaged in a hockey game. It might have been a good thing that the refs were awful because with every blown call, the fans got louder and louder.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Anderson, Krebs, Tuch steal show from Eichel
Opinion: Jack is back
'Blame for that lies with both team and player. So my predominant feeling as the Sabres host Eichel and the Golden Knights is that I just want to get it over with.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Jack is back
Buffalo Sabres spoil Eichel return, beat Vegas Golden Knights 3-1
'"It's about the loudest I've heard this place ever. Really, it only took seven years and me leaving for them to get into the game," said Eichel after the game. "There was plenty of people here that were supporting me and there was plenty of people here that were booing me. They must just be booing me because they wish I was still here."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres spoil Eichel return, beat Vegas Golden Knights 3-1
Sabres win in Eichel’s return
'Krebs scored the first goal of the game and Tuch added an empty-netter to bookend the Sabres 3-1 win. Victor Oloffson added his 10th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in Eichel’s return
Sabres spoil Eichel's return to Buffalo
'Seven minutes into the first period, the Sabres played a welcome back video for Eichel, which was met by a mix of boos and cheers from the fans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres spoil Eichel’s return to Buffalo
Anderson wins 300th, Sabres top Golden Knights to spoil Eichel's return
'"Me and 'Tuchy', we're passionate about playing here in Buffalo," Krebs said. "We want to do the best we can for this organization. And that felt good giving [Anderson] a hug. It's just exciting, I think, for sure. Obviously, it's just one hockey game. They're a good team too. But that was nice."' … [Read more...] about Anderson wins 300th, Sabres top Golden Knights to spoil Eichel’s return
Eichel's 'emotional' return with Golden Knights ends in loss to Sabres
'"I think it was something that I was looking forward to getting behind me," Eichel said. "I'd spoken to a lot of guys that had played and went back to places, and they all said how tough it was their first time going back. It's tough. It's emotional. It's not easy by any means."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s ’emotional’ return with Golden Knights ends in loss to Sabres
'It was electric' | Anderson, Tuch help fuel memorable win over Vegas
'A tribute recognizing goaltender Craig Anderson for his 300th NHL victory was the icing on an evening that offered a glimpse of the atmosphere the Sabres are trying to earn on a nightly basis. Jack Eichel's return helped draw a season-high attendance of 12,437, many of whom booed the former Sabres captain at every touch of the puck.' … [Read more...] about ‘It was electric’ | Anderson, Tuch help fuel memorable win over Vegas
At The Final Horn | Anderson wins 300th career game in victory over Vegas
'Peyton Krebs and Alex Tuch both scored against their former team. Victor Olofsson netted the game-winning goal with 3:44 remaining.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Anderson wins 300th career game in victory over Vegas
Jack Eichel on return to Buffalo: 'No bitterness in me whatsoever'
'Eichel did, however, strike a bit of a different tone during an exclusive interview with ESPN that was taped last week in Las Vegas and was released on Wednesday. In that interview, he said he felt the Sabres were "toying" with him when they didn't trade him last summer and complained that the club stripped him of his captaincy in a phone call from General Manager Kevyn Adams … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel on return to Buffalo: ‘No bitterness in me whatsoever’