It was clear that each loss of the Sabers will mean more than a drop in rank and a dent in Buffalo’s psyche. Each loss will also provide Jack Eichel with a quick trip to the trade conversation.
Eichel’s unbalanced views and proposals in New York or Los Angeles flooded the Internet again. Everyone in Sabreland knew there was a lot going on this season, especially with Eichel saying he was sick of losing and general manager Kevyn Adams admitting in October that the teams called to talk about the captain.
Two losses in non-attendance and a radio commentary rekindled the conversation.
The Sabers’ radio show, “The Instigators”, welcomed weekly guest Elliotte Friedman on Thursday. The “Hockey Night in Canada” analyst said a quick “yes” if he sees the possibility of Buffalo negotiating with Eichel.
“Obviously, the way the Sabers came back from the break with two really tough defeats started a lot …