Earlier today the Buffalo Sabres announced that captain Jack Eichel will not play tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers due to an upper body injury.
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Even worse though, both NHL insider Elliotte Friedman and former TSN analyst Aaron Ward report that Eichel could be out long-term. Ward reports that Eichel's injury is a "flare up" of a previous injury and that he's likely seeking a second opinion apart from the Sabres' medical staff.
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Any way you look at it, this is terrible news for the Sabres. Not only have they potentially lost Eichel long-term, but the fact that he's seeking a second opinion speaks volumes about his trust in the organization. Obviously it's a delicate situation in Buffalo right now and today's news could be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel's back. I mean... how much more controversy can this fanbase endure?
