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Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 9:19 PM ET
yeah...we'll see what they get back in the jack trade...and that blurb about him coming to town for his physical will definitely be interesting when he arrives
- Michael Pachla

Yeah maybe we will finally get some news on what is up with his neck or atleast a clearer timeline.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 9:27 PM ET
https://buffalonews.com/s...ec-91a6-a7cbb207617f.html
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 9:35 PM ET
https://www.nhl.com/sabre...ap-jj-peterka/c-326204084
This kid looks like a good one.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Sep 18 @ 9:43 PM ET
https://buffalonews.com/sports/sabres/sabres-observations-brett-murray-emerging-as-an-effective-power-forward/article_8ed5da4c-1887-11ec-91a6-a7cbb207617f.html
- Buff36

all the suspected names in that piece...that's good as they all made their presence known...they said on the telecast that murray had a hand in every sabres goal
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 9:51 PM ET
all the suspected names in that piece...that's good as they all made their presence known...they said on the telecast that murray had a hand in every sabres goal
- Michael Pachla

I have hope for Murray, started watching him a bit 2yrs ago. Could tell his skating needed a lot of work but he was good in the corners and went to the net. Last year he looked decent in Rochester, his skating still wasn't the best, but he had worked on it and he looked like he belonged, think he tied for the team lead in points last year in Rochester. I would not be surprised if he made the team, he's a hard worker.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Sep 18 @ 10:02 PM ET
I have hope for Murray, started watching him a bit 2yrs ago. Could tell his skating needed a lot of work but he was good in the corners and went to the net. Last year he looked decent in Rochester, his skating still wasn't the best, but he had worked on it and he looked like he belonged, think he tied for the team lead in points last year in Rochester. I would not be surprised if he made the team, he's a hard worker.
- Buff36


He's still waiver exempt. That always makes it a little tougher to make the team. At some point, injuries will give him another opportunity.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Sep 18 @ 10:06 PM ET
I have hope for Murray, started watching him a bit 2yrs ago. Could tell his skating needed a lot of work but he was good in the corners and went to the net. Last year he looked decent in Rochester, his skating still wasn't the best, but he had worked on it and he looked like he belonged, think he tied for the team lead in points last year in Rochester. I would not be surprised if he made the team, he's a hard worker.
- Buff36

led the team with 20 pts (9+11)

he could very well make the team this year, based upon the current roster...that said, it'll be interesting to see where and how donnie m fits him in cause i'm not sure where and how he'll be used
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 10:08 PM ET
He's still waiver exempt. That always makes it a little tougher to make the team. At some point, injuries will give him another opportunity.
- Lunaion

Probably right Lunaion, like the kids work ethic we could use more of it around here.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 18 @ 10:10 PM ET
He's still waiver exempt. That always makes it a little tougher to make the team. At some point, injuries will give him another opportunity.
- Lunaion


That's kinda my thought too. Or maybe a tdl call up.

Maybe he really blows everybody away in camp and preseason ?

Plenty of smaller insignificant contracts in the bottom 6.
I know one guy in particular that could straight up be replaced ☝️
joevthree
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 02.27.2011

Sep 18 @ 10:11 PM ET
Yeah maybe we will finally get some news on what is up with his neck or atleast a clearer timeline.
- Buff36


At this point, I think Jack's surgery is merely an elective one, and he is in no imminent need.

He used it to try and get out.

I had 2 fusion surgeries, and was told the longer I waited in my condition, the worse the outcome could be.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 10:14 PM ET
led the team with 20 pts (9+11)

he could very well make the team this year, based upon the current roster...that said, it'll be interesting to see where and how donnie m fits him in cause i'm not sure where and how he'll be used

- Michael Pachla

Yeah that could be the hard part. But if they keep Rusto at C, those 2 could be 2/3 of a 3rd line. And then park his A$$ in front of the net on the PP he's the new Risto or Rhino.
VeryModernMan
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Munich
Joined: 06.06.2017

Sep 18 @ 10:22 PM ET
AP Source: Jack Eichel to report for Sabres' pre-camp physical: https://www.sportsnet.ca/...ie-goalies-draw-intrigue/
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Sep 18 @ 10:25 PM ET
Anyone know where JJP will play this year?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 10:25 PM ET
At this point, I think Jack's surgery is merely an elective one, and he is in no imminent need.

He used it to try and get out.

I had 2 fusion surgeries, and was told the longer I waited in my condition, the worse the outcome could be.

- joevthree

I still think he needs some kind of Surgery done because there is in no way he should still be here if he didn't. Big cat and mouse game going on with Eichel. Kid should have kept his mouth shut and everything in house and he probably is gone already.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 10:27 PM ET
Anyone know where JJP will play this year?
- Powerslave

Buffalo 🤫🤫
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Sep 18 @ 10:29 PM ET
Buffalo 🤫🤫
- Buff36


😂

Oh my
joevthree
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 02.27.2011

Sep 18 @ 10:35 PM ET
I still think he needs some kind of Surgery done because there is in no way he should still be here if he didn't. Big cat and mouse game going on with Eichel. Kid should have kept his mouth shut and everything in house and he probably is gone already.
- Buff36


Right or wrong, the team controls the procedure. If he was really in danger of permanent damage he would have had a surgery. Don't forget he hasn't gone to medical arbitration either
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Sep 18 @ 10:42 PM ET
Right or wrong, the team controls the procedure. If he was really in danger of permanent damage he would have had a surgery. Don't forget he hasn't gone to medical arbitration either
- joevthree


Good points.

Funny if eichel shows up and passes the physical.
He's gonna need to provide kyle okposo with some answers.

I would be excited as a Sabres fan. Shelter mitts and cozens for a 1/2 season - 1 more season .
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 10:47 PM ET
Right or wrong, the team controls the procedure. If he was really in danger of permanent damage he would have had a surgery. Don't forget he hasn't gone to medical arbitration either
- joevthree

Yes the team does and they have a pretty good one in this injury aspect. Think it's a big reason Medical Arbitration hasn't been tried by Eichel.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Sep 18 @ 10:55 PM ET
Not everyone on the team needs to fly, let's see where it goes, might be a diamond in the rough.
- Buff36

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 10:55 PM ET
😂

Oh my

- Powerslave

I believe he's eligible to go to Rochester so we shall see.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Sep 18 @ 10:58 PM ET
Anyone know where JJP will play this year?
- Powerslave

if the best 12 forwards at camp make the club, with the big club
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Sep 18 @ 10:59 PM ET
Good points.

Funny if eichel shows up and passes the physical.
He's gonna need to provide kyle okposo with some answers.

I would be excited as a Sabres fan. Shelter mitts and cozens for a 1/2 season - 1 more season .

- Boss34

if he passes the physical

how quick does the C come off the jersey?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Sep 18 @ 11:00 PM ET
if the best 12 forwards at camp make the club, with the big club
- homiedclown

Did we see are 3rd Line today, playing 1st line at the Challenge.
joevthree
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 02.27.2011

Sep 18 @ 11:00 PM ET
Yes the team does and they have a pretty good one in this injury aspect. Think it's a big reason Medical Arbitration hasn't been tried by Eichel.
- Buff36


He knows the arbitrators will agree with the team. Then he can't show up and (conveniently) fail his physical and still get paid
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