Buffalo Sabres: Jack Eichel may be done for the season

Anthony Scultore |

Mar 11, 2021

According to Elliotte Friedman today on WGR550, there are rumors that the issue with Jack Eichel’s injury could have him out for the rest of the season. Currently the Buffalo Sabres and Eichel are trying to figure it out.

Friedman – Everyone is trying to get a handle on it and what exactly it is. It was certainly more serious than a one day thing, but it doesn't necessarily mean it's as bad as someone initially feared. (2/2) #Sabres #LetsGoBuffalo
— WGR 550 (@WGR550) March 11, 2021

Eichel seeks second opinion

Jack Eichel injury — Jack Eichel out (NHLI/Getty Images)

“Jack went back to Buffalo early, still being assessed,” Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger informed the media about the injury Tuesday. “He’ll be out minimum a week. We have an upper-body situation that needs some deeper analysis before we decide further.”

Now it’s being reported that Eichel has gone out of town to seek a second opinion. The concern around the Sabres is definitely growing as they go through a very rough time in the franchise’s history.

Jack Eichel has headed out of town for another opinion https://t.co/0YjyBUdUzA
— John Vogl (@BuffaloVogl) March 10, 2021

The injury occurred against the Islanders and may have re-aggravated something he’d been dealing with since the offseason.

Jack Eichel has been dealing with an upper-body injury since before training camp. He also got dinged up Sunday in this play.

Trying to find out which ailment will keep him out tonight.https://t.co/JnIF3oITS1
— John Vogl (@BuffaloVogl) March 9, 2021