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Sabres Links: Eichel frustrated answer got out, weighing whether to go pro, combine leaving impressions

It's all a waiting game now, which has really put Jack Eichel in a bit of an awkward position.

By Jack N. Goods
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Sabres Links

  • Jack Eichel is still weighing whether or not to return to school [Buffalo News]
  • Eichel spoke to the media yesterday, and seemed frustrated that the information that he told teams that he is the best player in the draft got out [Sabres TV]
  • He also joined Schopp and the Bulldog for a very short interview yesterday [WGR 550]
  • The Sabres believe that the combine will have people leaving with a positive impression of the city [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
  • Central Scouting director Dan Marr talked to the media about Eichel and the rest of the draft [Sabres TV]
  • Eichel and Connor McDavid could be a generational rivalry [Sportsnet]

Around The League

  • Bob McKenzie released his final draft rankings. Obviously McDavid and Eichel are at the top, but the rest is also interesting [TSN]
  • The Bruins finally confirmed that Claude Julien will return behind their bench next season [TSN]

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