NHL: Jack Eichel expected to have surgery soon; possible December return

Feb 22, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (9) and New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) battle for position during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY SportsThere may some form of progress in the Jack Eichel situation that could finally end in a trade. TSN’s Shawn Simpson is reporting that Eichel may have surgery “very soon” and his timetable to return would be December.

What is not understood is if the surgery is the team recommended fusion or the artificial disc replacement that Eichel wants.

Jack Eichel may have surgery soon

“I found out – there was a meeting in Buffalo, I might have my days…