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'"What I can tell you is we have absolute trust in our doctors. They are the medical experts," GM Kevyn Adams said at the start of training camp. "They've been consistent since Day 1 ... they've never wavered from what they've suggested would be the next step. And if there was something else done, they would be uncomfortable with it.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel surgery options, trade rumors: Flames, Golden Knights emerge as favorites to land Sabres star

'Obviously, a major hurdle that comes with a trade — aside from him missing a considerable amount of time once he does get operated on (weeks for the procedure he wants; months for the procedure the Sabres want) — is the hefty cap hit (five years left at $10 million AAV). But, injury aside, 24-year-old Hart Trophy candidates don't grow on trees and the trade is more of a … [Read more...] about Exploring trade rumors, surgery options for Jack Eichel and the Sabres

'The Sabres preferred treatment was anterior cervical discectomy which usually involves removing the impacted disk and fusion (ACDF) by placing a bone graft where the disc was. This was the surgical procedure done on former NFL QB Peyton Manning in 2011 — before he won a Super Bowl with the Broncos — and on former Mets captain David Wright. The surgery Eichel wanted, artificial … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel stripped of captaincy: Explaining the great divide between star center and the Sabres

'Returning to Michigan — while a bit unprecedented, as most No. 1 picks head to the NHL ranks — makes the most sense. The Sabres are a team struggling to figure itself out (see: Jack Eichel; see: Rasmus Dahlin still not signed; see: the team is rebuilding) and will likely battle for the top pick again in 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres No. 1 pick Owen Power reportedly heading back to Michigan

'On Friday, his agents stressed that they believe the actions of the Sabres are hindering his ability to continue his career in any capacity.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agents blast Sabres for handling of neck injury: ‘process is not working’

'Certainly, that's surprising. It's one thing to be resigned that you have to trade a player, but wanting to move on from Eichel, a 24-year-old center who has scored at least 24 goals in all but one of his six seasons, is surprising.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade rumors: Sabres reportedly ‘want to move on’ from star center

'In the end, it was the Sabres who landed atop the draft board. General manager Kevyn Adams will have not have an easy decision to make, as there is no consensus No. 1 overall prospect this year. Defenseman Owen Power seems to be the most likely choice, but there is also his University of Michigan teammates Matthew Beniers and Kent Johnson. Other big names include Dylan … [Read more...] about NHL Draft lottery results 2021: Sabres snag No. 1 overall pick; Kraken move up to second

'Sure, the Sabres have had good teams and Hall of Famers in the past, but recent memory erases that. Since the 1999 Stanley Cup Final run, they've only been to the playoffs six times. The last time the Sabres made the postseason was in 2011, when Buffalo lost in seven games to Philadelphia in the opening round. Since then, the club has finished last in its division in five of … [Read more...] about With NHL Draft lottery win, Sabres have chance to take franchise from dumpster fire to respectability

'Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen was able to snag a first-round pick for David Savard. He was also able to snag a first-round pick for Nick Foligno. So the big question is: How was Adams not able to snag a first-rounder for Hall?' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall trade takeaways: Bruins get a bargain from Sabres in head-scratching deadline deal

'Yes, Hall has battled injuries in the last few years and he only dressed for 33 games in 2018-19 due to a knee injury that resulted in arthroscopic surgery to remove bone fragments. But he also has some firepower with 582 points in 664 career games. One major concern though is that the 29-year-old 2010 first-round pick looks to now be destined for his fifth NHL team in just 11 … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall trade rumors: Four potential landing spots for the Sabres winger

'So what's next for the Sabres? Aside from the idea that this team's roster needs to be torn down and built back up, an experienced head coach is most likely a must in Western New York.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ nine best coaching candidates to replace fired Ralph Krueger

'"I was going to smash into a fold-up table for my intro but it's probably safest if I don't. Hopefully, we get back to playing hockey again sometime soon, but until then, go, Bills."' … [Read more...] about Newest Sabres forward Taylor Hall ready to go, jokes about partaking in Bills Mafia tradition

'The newest Sabre is expected to play on a line with Eichel and could see immediate results, as Jeff Skinner did in 2018-19 when he scored 40 goals for the first time in his career. Line combinations will of course be up to Ralph Krueger — whose position as bench boss was a factor for Hall's signing. Krueger was an Oilers assistant coach during Hall's first two seasons in the … [Read more...] about Sabres lure top free agent Taylor Hall to team up with Jack Eichel, who had made frustrations known

'To avoid a complete rebuild, the Sabres must figure out how to make Eichel happy. Before the start of the 2020 NHL Draft, general manager Kevyn Adam assured fans he would do what he could to retain the superstar.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pledge to keep Jack Eichel amid crucial 2020 NHL Draft period

'McKenzie reports that Buffalo isn't actively shopping Eichel, but that Eichel is "frustrated" with the lack of team success coming his way.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade rumors: ‘Calls taken’ for Sabres star; Rangers reportedly interested