Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Even though Rasmus Ristolainen was finally traded, the focus is still intently on where Jack Eichel may end up. The Buffalo Sabres’ center still has not been moved. It appears nothing is imminent.
That can change with a phone call but again Buffalo holds some leverage. They do not have to trade Eichel. Teams have rotated in and out but it is believed Buffalo prefers Eichel to head out to Los Angeles, Anaheim, or Minnesota. New York has the pieces but Kevyn Adams may not want to pull the trigger.