Taylor Hall speaks up for Jack Eichel and his “disconnect” with the Sabres

In case you missed Buffalo Sabres superstar Jack Eichel's comments yesterday, let me get you caught up real quick.

Eichel made several very pointed phrases to the organization that seemed to indicate he won't be back with the franchise next season. On ice failures aside, Eichel was clearly ticked off with the way the team handled his neck injury. Eichel claims that the team essentially would not allow him to have surgery on the neck and that there was a "disconnect" between him and the team.

Check out some of these quotes:

Jack Eichel: “I’ve been a bit upset about the ways things have been handled since I’ve been hurt. There’s been a bit of a disconnect between myself and the organization. The most important thing now is to get healthy and be ready to play hockey next year, wherever that might be.”
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) May 10, 2021

Jack Eichel: "I have a lot of thinking to do in this offseason. I think that there's a lot that I have to consider. But for now, obviously, I'm here." https://t.co/QE7sPn4LZu
— John Vogl (@BuffaloVogl) May 10, 2021

Jack Eichel on him and the Sabres: "I've got to do what's best for me and they've got to do what's best for them. ... There's a lot to process. ... I'm sure these conversations will be had and things will go from there." pic.twitter.com/txopjhGS49
— John Vogl (@BuffaloVogl) May 10, 2021

Another stunner of a quote from Jack Eichel: "Listen, my No. 1 interest is Jack Eichel, you know what I mean?" @BuffaloSabres pic.twitter.com/UDVeaZXaWT
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) May 10, 2021

You don't really have to read between the lines there to see that Eichel is upset and is likely seeking a change of scenery.

And you know who else has his back? Former teammate Taylor Hall, now of the Boston Bruins. Check out Hall's comments yesterday when asked for his opinion on Eichel and the "disconnect" between the Sabres franchise.

Check it out:

Taylor Hall is well aware of Jack Eichel's disagreement with the Sabres over his injury.

"Jack has to do what's best for him."
— Fluto Shinzawa (@FlutoShinzawa) May 11, 2021

Yep... he's done. Even his teammates know it...