That is an excellent question. Have any teams in the Eichel derby seen his medical files, talked to any of Jack's doctors or Jack personally? You'd think someone would break that kind of news.
I remember watching the '93 cup final. It was the first time the Kings made it, led by Wayne Gretzky. Really wanted L.A. to win. Of course they did eventually.
I admit I don't know Jack's mindset. He always played hard. But he also chose to drop a bomb at that "disconnect" press conference.
The Sabres and Adams have to play this right. But we'll never really know what the best outcome is.
Sure, this could happen again. But he might decide he's not risking further injury for a team he's blowing off. I don't know what Jack is thinking or how petty he wants to get. If things do get ugly do you want this hanging over the team?
Adams has time for now. But wait too long and things can get messy.
And then what?
I'm not convinced GMKA will trade Reinhart before offering him an extension. I think they want him to be the veteran centerpiece of the new young Sabres.