The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because discussions between Eichel and the Sabres have been private. Eichel has been sidelined since March with a herniated disk sustained in a game against the New York Islanders. Had Eichel elected to not report for camp, the Sabres would have had the option to suspend the player. “I’m worried about doing what’s right for the Buffalo Sabres,” Adams said. They wrote the “process is not working,” and contradicted Adams by saying the team went against its own medical staff’s recommendation in approving Eichel having artificial disk replacement surgery.

Source: thestar September 19, 2021 01:07 UTC