Mixed martial artist Chris Weidman announced he underwent this procedure in Jan. As far as I could find, there are no examples of NHLers who returned to play after having one. I find it hard to believe Eichel isn’t consulting the best of the best, while Buffalo’s reticence comes from artificial disc replacement lacking evidence of its effectiveness on elite-level athletes. The Sabres aren’t thrilled with the idea, and have not indicated they will approve. The end of that period is approaching, and, from what I understand, he still wants the surgery. The Sabres and their captain are believed to have agreed to a month-long “pause” to see how Eichel reacted to rest. No one is commenting, but it’s believed he is exploring - on the advice of his medical team - an artificial disc replacement in his neck. What we want to know: Why did Eichel do it? Here’s the best Picasso I can paint.Īccording to multiple sources, Eichel had a contentious exit interview with the organization. Sabres GM Kevyn Adams is scheduled to meet with the media on Wednesday. “The most important thing is trying to get healthy and figure out a way to be available to play hockey next year wherever that might be.” There’s been a bit of a disconnect from the organization and myself. As the team’s captain revealed Monday, he’s “a bit upset about the way that things have been handled since I’ve been hurt…. Time will tell, and its certainly fair to speculate if the Islanders even have the assets to afford one of the most anticipated players heading into the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline.What we know: Jack Eichel dropped a neutron bomb on the Buffalo Sabres. If the plan isn't to tear it down and sell off assets, the only thing the Islanders can do is add to this roster and add the one thing they're missing which Horvat provides. The Islanders surely lack goals and Horvat certainly provides them. However, head coach Lane Lambert hasn't been afraid to try Mathew Barzal on Brock Nelson's wing with Anders Lee, and although the sample with that trio has been small, it's definitely piqued the interest of many with how dominant they've been as a line. Now you might be thinking the Islanders are already deep at center, especially with Aatu Räty somewhat in the fold. If something were to come to fruition, it should come as no surprise if Horvat was extended. He's proved it in the past when he acquired J.G. That's exactly how GM Lou Lamoriello handles his business. One source even suggested a move is expected sooner than later." Additionally, Pagnotta mentions the price tag remains high, but progress is being made toward moving the 27-year-old center.įriedman mentions the Islanders would only want to make this move if it comes with a long-term attachment to Horvat and that should come to the surprise of no one. Canucks GM Patrik Allvin tells “ Canucks Central” he and Horvat’s agent last Tuesday and he’s “still talking to his agent and we’ll see where it goes.” However, The Fourth Period insider, David Pagnotta, reports that he's been told more recently that "discussions involving Horvat have picked up a fair amount. To be exact, Horvat's 31 goals in 49 games have him on pace for 52 goals in an 82-game span. All year long we’ve been talking about how they can’t score and here’s a guy who’s on pace for 50-something goals this year.’” You never know what (the Islanders are) doing. Someone said to me “’it makes too much sense. "I think they would be looking for longer (term). "I've wondered if the Islanders are around this but I don't think they want (Horvat) as a rental," Friedman speculated to Jeff Marek. On the latest episode of 32 Thoughts the Podcast, Sportsnet Insider Elliotte Friedman suspects the Isles might be in on the Vancouver Canucks captain and pending free agent, Bo Horvat. What they're missing is the ability to score goals. The Islanders have the defense to keep pucks out of their net and the goaltending that's considered among the best in the NHL. The narrative remains the same despite the wins. Yet, in each of those wins, the Isles scored just two goals in each game. The NY Islanders finished the month of January with back-to-back wins against the Detroit Red Wings and the Vegas Golden Knights.
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