The Athletic's John Vogl obtained some very bizarre remarks from Sabres GM Kevyn Adams this morning regarding ongoing trade negotiations for captain Jack Eichel, and... well... I'm not sure what to make of it all.
Despite the fact that Eichel has specifically requested a move, despite the fact that the relationship is irreparably shattered, and despite the fact that Adams has traded every other player of importance on the team, Adams and the Sabres appear to be satisfied to bring Eichel back in 2021-22.
‘'What's critically important to make sure is clear is that we're in control of this process. We have a player under contract. We don't feel any pressure. If there's a deal out there that we feel is the right thing for the Buffalo Sabres, that's going to help us improve - whether that's improve right away or improve down the road, those are all the things weigh - we'd be open to it. But we're not in a position where we feel we're just going to do something to do it. That doesn't make any sense. But those conversations are continuing to go."
"We want players that want to be here. I'll start with that. But we have players on our team that are under contract, and we aren't going to do something that we don't think makes sense for our franchise."
