The Buffalo Sabres announced yesterday that Jack Eichel would miss the remainder of the season due to a herniated disc in his neck. Today, Kevyn Adams met with the media to introduce associate GM Jason Karmanos and provide some additional updates.
Jack Eichel hoping extended rehab will avoid surgery
Adams gave some details that Eichel saw some improvement with rehab but not enough to come back to play. The decision to shut him down was made by the Sabres and Jack Eichel’s camp. Buffalo’s captain is looking to avoid surgery by continuing to rehab his neck.