The Buffalo Sabres will miss the services of Jack Eichel for about 6-8 weeks, General Manager Tim Murray said today. GMTM was speaking during the first period break in the game between the Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens.
Just before the game started, the Sabres Twitter account tweeted a picture of Murray with owner Terry Pegula, announcing that his contract had been extended.
During the intermission, Murray then spoke to the media, first on the topic of his extension -
"I wasn't putting out resumes or anything like that. It feels good."
On how his relationship is with the Pegulas -
"They've been very supportive.