On the Buffalo Sabres …
Darren Dreger: The Buffalo Sabres have signed Jack Eichel to an eight-year deal at a salary cap of $10 million a season.
John Wawrow: Eichel agent tells the AP that Eichel took less money to allow the Sabres more freedom under the salary cap to make more moves.
John Wawrow: Eichel was adamant that he would play out the season without a contract extension, but he had a change of heart yesterday.
Mike Kelly: “I said in January, Eichel and impact team performance more than any other forwards in the NHL. Stand by it and think there will more evidence to support thaMcDavid t by the end of this season.”
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Chris Johnston: The NHL independently examined injury Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul, and he failed their physical as well. The Leafs are now allowed to place Lupul and his $5.25 million salary cap hit on the LTIR. It is the final year of Lupul’s five-year, $26.25 million deal.
On Tom Wilson …
NHL Player Safety: The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson for four games for his boarding on St. Louis Blues Sam Blais
Cap Friendly: Wilson will forfeit $97,560.98 on his four-game suspension.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Bruce Garrioch: Coach Guy Boucher said they would likely start the season without defenseman Erik Karlsson, but he isn’t sure for how long.
On the Carolina Hurricanes …
Chip Alexander: Coach Bill Peters said that forward Lee Stempniak is out for 10 to 14 days before he’ll be able to play.
On the Montreal Canadiens …
Eric Engels: The Canadiens put David Schlemko on the IR.
On the New York Islanders …
Arthur Staple: Forward Alan Quine is practicing but is still a couple of weeks away from returning.