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Buffalo Sabres3 NHL teams poised to end their playoff droughts in 2021-22

Every year, multiple NHL teams make the postseason that did not do so the year before. That pushes a few teams into a one-year drought that can turn into a longer one if not handled correctly. Currently, there are eight teams with a two or more year drought in between playoff appearances. Of those eight, […]

Vegas Golden KnightsGrading the Sabres' trade of Jack Eichel to Golden Knights

After months of waiting, forward Jack Eichel was finally traded by the Buffalo Sabres, heading to the Vegas Golden Knights for a package of players and picks. In exchange for Eichel, along with a third-round pick in 2023, the Sabres received forwards Peyton Krebs and Alex Tuch, as well as a first-round pick in next […]

Vegas Golden KnightsBREAKING: Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Golden Knights amid injury saga

The Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel saga is finally over. The Sabres have traded Eichel to the Las Vegas Golden Knights for Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch , a 2022 first-round draft pick and a 2023 third-rounder, with a 2023 third-round pick draft pick also going to Vegas in the deal, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. ESPN’s Emily Kaplan […]

Vegas Golden KnightsRUMOR: Sabres' Jack Eichel getting serious interest from legitimate Stanley Cup contender

At this point, it’s fair to assume that the relationship between the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel will not be repaired, at least anytime soon. That’s why Eichel trade rumors just keep on coming. This time, it’s the Las Vegas Golden Knights, who are rumored to have a target on the back of the embattled […]

San Jose SharksRUMOR: Evander Kane's suspension could lead to Sharks landing Jack Eichel

The San Jose Sharks are having a nice start to the season despite the controversy surrounding Evander Kane, who got suspended for 21 games by the NHL because of a fake COVID-19 vaccination card. Kane will not be able to play until at least Nov. 30, plus there’s also the possibility, perhaps a remote one […]

Buffalo SabresSabres are set up to lose the Jack Eichel trade

It seems like an eternity since Jack Eichel trade rumors first surfaced with the Buffalo Sabres. Despite all the speculation and coverage, however, the actual trade is still yet to come. The situation seemed to escalate in May when Eichel said there was a ‘disconnect’ between himself and the Sabres organization, regarding the handling of […]

Vegas Golden KnightsGolden Knights goalie Robin Lehner lashes out at NHLPA over Jack Eichel situation

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner said some strong words directed towards the NHL Players’ Association for its silence over the Jack Eichel situation with the Buffalo Sabres.  Where is the @nhlpa and all nhl players in all this attacks on our freedom of choice? Jack situation is crazy to me.. also people getting attacked […]

Buffalo SabresJack Eichel stripped of Sabres captaincy after failing physical

Unsurprisingly, Jack Eichel did not pass his physical on Wednesday. But the tremor that shook the hockey world was because of the Buffalo Sabres stripping him off the team’s captaincy. Buffalo general manager Kevyn Adams offered a brief explanation on why the team has decided to take away the “C” on the center’s uniform, per […]

Buffalo SabresRUMOR: Jack Eichel's plan drops big hint on future with Sabres

Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres remain at odds over how exactly the team’s captain should medically address his injury. While nothing on that front has been settled, Eichel is rumored to be going to Buffalo for a pre-training camp physical, according to The Associated Press (h/t John Wawrow of The Hockey News). The person spoke […]

San Jose SharksRUMOR: Tomas Hertl wants to leave Sharks. Could this signal a Jack Eichel trade?

It’s not quite the level of Jack Eichel’s desire to get out of the clasp of the Buffalo Sabres, but the San Jose Sharks seem to have a case that’s similar to that. Sharks center Tomas Hertl was recently interviewed in the Czech Republic where he openly expressed his reservations about whether San Jose is […]

Buffalo SabresSabres make intriguing move amid Jack Eichel drama

The Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel are still in a state of cold war. But while both parties await for a resolution as to how they would move forward with regards to the proper treatment for Eichel’s injury, the Sabres have made a splash elsewhere. According to The Athletic, the Sabres have inked Casey Mittelstadt […]

Buffalo SabresSabres captain Jack Eichel takes page out of John Tavares, Sidney Crosby books amid trade rumors

Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres seem to remain in a deadlock in terms of a potential trade that would send the embattled star center away from the only team he’s played so far in his NHL career. While nothing has yet to firmly develop on that front, Eichel has reportedly made a switch in […]

Buffalo SabresSabres C Jack Eichel trade rumors involve two surprising suitors

The Jack Eichel saga is far from over. The Buffalo Sabres and the center are not seeing eye to eye, mainly because of the different views of each side on how to handle Eichel’s neck injury. Eichel also wants out of Buffalo, but a trade is not going to be an easy one to concoct […]

Buffalo SabresFirst overall pick Owen Power returns to college instead of going to NHL

For the first time since 2006, the top pick in the NHL Entry Draft will return to college before taking his talents to the professional level. University of Michigan standout Owen Power will play his sophomore season for the Wolverines instead of signing with the Buffalo Sabres, per the Buffalo News’ Lance Lysowski. Sabres blueline […]

Philadelphia FlyersFlyers fans up in arms after team trades farm to Sabres for Rasmus Ristolainen

By the looks of it, Philadelphia Flyers fans are not thrilled with the franchise’s blockbuster trade with the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. Philly acquired defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen from Buffalo in exchange for the No. 13 pick in tonight’s 2021 NHL Draft, a second-round pick in 2023, and defensemen Robert Hagg. 🚨 TRADE ALERT! 🚨 We […]

NHLPredicting which Atlantic Division teams will reach the 2018 NHL Playoffs

With the new season rapidly approaching, it’s only natural to ask: which teams will reach the 2018 NHL Playoffs, and who will drop out? Last week, we took a sneak peak at the Metropolitan Division’s playoff hopes. With the Metro projected to send four teams to the playoffs with the Rangers sitting on the edge, […]

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