Oct 6, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (9) reacts before a game against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
The Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel reached a tipping point when his agents responded to comments from GM Kevyn Adams on July 30.
“What’s critically important to make sure is clear, is that we’re in control of this process,” Adams answered as to why Eichel was still on the team after free agency opened. “We have a player under contract. We don’t feel any pressure.