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'Weaker clubs like the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets have glaring holes up the middle plus the type of salary cap space to accommodate Eichel’s $10-million AAV. Perhaps Rob Blake, patient thus far, will be inspired to fast-track his L.A. Kings rebuild while Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar are still difference-makers.' … [Read more...] about Why the time for the Sabres to trade Jack Eichel is now

'Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel brightened many days this week when he sent 450 bouquets of flowers to nurses at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in honour of Nurses Week. The flowers were accompanied by a printed note that included Eichel's signature, where he expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the hospital's nurses.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel sends 450 bouquets of flowers to Buffalo nurses

'Don't forget: The ball was in Hall’s court here, as the 2018 Hart Trophy winner had negotiated a full no-move clause. Adams, of course, signed off on that condition, tying his own wrists.' … [Read more...] about Bruins take advantage of Sabres in Taylor Hall trade

'You might’ve woken up this morning, turned on a pot of coffee, and laughed as you recalled a crazy dream about the Buffalo Sabres winning a hockey game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres break losing streak, remain among worst of salary cap era

'Even if he retains half of Hall’s exorbitant $8-million cap hit, Adams’ price will have to drop. While a reduced Canadian quarantine could open a couple options, Hall’s full no-move clause could also limit his GM's trade partners.' … [Read more...] about Quick Shifts: What Eric Staal’s trade means for the Taylor Hall market

'Nothing will get better in Buffalo until the Sabres improve defensively. The amount of defensive breakdowns in their twelve-game winless streak has been alarming, to say the least. On too many occasions it has looked as though there either isn’t a clear plan, or if there is, the players have been unable to execute it.' … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Sabres’ many problems and how they can be fixed

'In a month that has also seen Darryl Sutter drive from the farm to the bench, the conclusion of the Krueger experience is both a failure for the out-of-the-box bench hires and another example that coaching can’t solve what ails this roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘open to anything and everything’ after firing Ralph Krueger

'Would the Bruins consider including a player like Jake DeBrusk as part of the deal? DeBrusk only has two goals this season and was recently healthy scratched. Moving him would help from a salary cap management perspective and also give the Sabres a player with 20- to 30-goal upside. Anders Bjork could be another potential trade chip for the Bruins to consider.' … [Read more...] about Five potential trade destinations for Sabres’ Taylor Hall

'“I have one job here, and that’s to work with the players that are on our roster and the players that are here on our taxi squad, and this is what we will do again (Tuesday),” Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Krueger: Sabres in ‘deep, dark place’ in ‘ruthless’ East Division

'But that philosophy will bleed into 2021–22, when teams are hoping to begin their pandemic recoveries. Buffalo is one of the NHL’s great markets — a passionate fan base, and a true driver of league business and interest. Starting Saturday, a limited number of fans will be allowed in KeyBank Center for games, but multiple reports indicate interest is soft — a decade of futility … [Read more...] about 31 Thoughts: No easy answers for addressing Sabres’ messy situation

'Eichel, who was in the midst of a 13-game scoring drought with just two goals this season, had netted an assist in each of his last four games played before suffering the injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel out for ‘foreseeable future’

'Eichel showed up to camp injured from something that occurred during off-season training. He hurt his leg on Feb. 23 when getting tangled with Nico Hischier. He was clearly in pain on Sunday after a crosscheck from Casey Cizikas during a loss to the Islanders. It’s a microcosm for the team’s season — nothing can stay on track.' … [Read more...] about 31 Thoughts: Eichel injury the latest bad news in Sabres’ cursed year

'Adams has been on the job for less than a year. Yes, in case you hadn't heard, it's that kind of season again in Buffalo and still getting worse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM: Jack Eichel ‘has not asked for a trade’ as team continues spiral

'Would Boston fork over four first-rounders to bring that scenario to life? Given how good Eichel is and the fact he’s only 24, the B’s would have to think about it. The reality, though, is those picks just don’t have the same appeal for the Sabres because they’re not likely to be high selections and -- even if they are -- an 18-year-old drafted in 2024 isn’t going to help your … [Read more...] about What a trade for Sabres’ Jack Eichel could reasonably look like

'It’s about finding a proper, effective management and coaching structure. It’s about cultivating roles and sticking to a plan. (One of our sources suggested Krueger shift to a president’s role in the off-season as a buffer between ownership and management, and bring in an established NHL bench boss.)' … [Read more...] about Sabres debacle is ’embarrassing’ but it could get worse