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'How this trade will be judged depends on what happens with the herniated disk in Eichel’s neck — the problem that created such a long standoff in the first place. Eichel’s doctor has said that artificial disk replacement surgery would be better both to get him on the ice sooner, and later in life. The Sabres preferred an anterior cervical discectomy with fusion. Eichel’s … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel being traded from Sabres to Golden Knights in NHL blockbuster

'But at what price? The Avs likely would have given the Sabres a big-money player with a long-term contract (think defenseman Sam Girard at $5 million through 2026-27), plus a top prospect (forward Alex Newhook and/or defenseman Justin Barron), and draft picks. Buffalo might have settled for Mikko Rantanen or Cale Makar plus a draft pick, a scenario Colorado would have quickly … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel thought he was “going to Colorado.” Was the trade talk a distraction for the Avalanche?

'The rift between the Sabres organization and Eichel began in the offseason over a disagreement on how to treat a herniated disk in his neck. The 24-year-old favored an artificial disk replacement surgery, but the team was against it because it had never been performed on an NHL player. Instead, the Sabres favored having the disk fused.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights acquire Jack Eichel in blockbuster trade with Sabres

Kraken pregame notes: Seattle faces Buffalo team mired in its own drama (Seattle Times) Sabres visit the Kraken after Skinner’s 2-goal game (AP) 3 Game Essentials | Kraken vs. Buffalo | Nov. 4 (SeattleKrakenHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Seattle Coverage

'Where there is smoke, there is almost always fire. Just look at the Flames trade history, some of which Sutter himself was involved in. Dion Phaneuf. Jarome Iginla. Dougie Hamilton. Sam Bennett. Trusted media sources and hockey insiders don’t materialize this stuff out of thin air.' … [Read more...] about Flames stay silent on Eichel trade rumours, focus on hot start

'It’s been a long, long time since the Flames had a truly elite centre on their roster — and that is no disrespect to the oh-so-under-rated Elias Lindholm. When healthy, Eichel belongs in that upper echelon, and those guys don’t become available, either via free agency or trade, very often.' … [Read more...] about Five things we’re wondering as Flames rumoured a finalist to acquire superstar centre Jack Eichel

'To make the money work, the Knights would have to part with a key piece such as forward Alex Tuch, who grew up in upstate New York. The Knights reportedly were unwilling to include rookie forward Peyton Krebs in a deal, but could do so now along with another player and draft pick(s).' … [Read more...] about Knights reportedly 1 of 2 finalists to acquire Jack Eichel

Amerks pull away from Senators in final minutes for 4-3 win (Amerks.com) Senators suffer late loss in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

What COVID issues? Record small crowd sees Sharks win again with several veterans out (San Jose Mercury News) San Jose Sharks fans: Cookie nachos, spicy tacos join SAP Center food lineup (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks well ahead of last season's pace after win vs. Sabres (NBC Sports Bay Area) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s San Jose Coverage

Here’s how you can watch tonight’s Sharks game vs. the Buffalo Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) San Jose hosts Buffalo following overtime victory (AP) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage

Kings edge Sabres despite COVID-related absences (Los Angeles Daily News) Two Kings players placed in COVID-19 protocols, miss Sunday’s game (Los Angeles Daily News) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Final – Kings 3, Sabres 2 – Kempe, Bjornfot, McLellan (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Los Angeles Coverage

Kings host the Sabres in Los Angeles on Sunday (AP) LA Kings vs. Buffalo Sabres: How to Watch (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Los Angeles Coverage

Ducks erase 3-goal deficit, but lose to Sabres in overtime (Orange County Register) Ducks coach Dallas Eakins encourages players, staff members to speak up (Orange County Register) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Ducks Earn a Point, Fall 4-3 in OT to Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Anaheim Coverage

Anaheim takes on Buffalo, looks to break 4-game skid (AP) Preview: Ducks Look to Bounce Back Tonight vs. Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Anaheim Coverage

Lightning chasing again, fall to Sabres on the road (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Drop Third Straight (WDAE-FM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Bolts plagued by another quiet offensive night Monday in Buffalo (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 5, Lightning 1 (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage