Monday, November 28, 2016

Sabres coach says it's possible Eichel plays at Ottawa (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2015, file photo, Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) gets ready for a faceoff against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. Eichel was helped off the ice after hurting his left leg during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. he was in front of the net when he got tangled up with a defensemen and his leg buckled beneath him. The injury occurred a day before the Sabres open the season hosting the Montreal Canadiens. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Jack Eichel says he's cleared every hurdle in recovering from a sprained left ankle, and Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma says there's a possibility the center will make his season debut at Ottawa on Tuesday. Bylsma said ''we'll see,'' but noted he liked what he saw out of Eichel during practice Monday. Eichel took part fully in practice, when he was reunited with his linemates and also saw time on Buffalo's top power-play unit.


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