Jack Eichel, a player for the Vegas Golden Knights, is unlikely to play in the upcoming game against the Buffalo Sabres. Eichel, who has been recovering from a lower-body injury, remains on injured reserve. The team's coach, Bruce Cassidy, mentioned that Eichel is getting closer to a return, with a potential target for his comeback being the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets or when they play at home. Despite Eichel's progress and participation in practice, he has been ruled out for the upcoming game.
Jack Eichel will not play tonight for VGK at Buffalo. Logan Thompson in net
Eichel officially ruled out tonight. https://t.co/mw3hPDvFWz
Eichel ruled out. https://t.co/QJAdu6R3hf
Logan Thompson will start for Vegas tonight. Bruce Cassidy said Jack Eichel is working hard but will not play tonight. They're aiming for maybe the Columbus game, if not then they're aiming for their return home to get him back in.
As of this moment, Jack Eichel remains on IR. VGK have 23 players on the roster and made a roster move yesterday calling up Denisenko. To remove Eichel from IR and have him play tonight, they'd have to make another corresponding move. Seems unlikely, but not impossible.
Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy says Jack Eichel won’t play tonight vs. Sabres. Says he’s close, could be Monday when they’re in Columbus or when they’re back home.
Bruce Cassidy said no Jack Eichel tonight.
Eichel will NOT play tonight vs #Sabres, per Cassidy. Targeting Monday vs CBJ
"So you're telling me there's a chance." Golden Knights center Jack Eichel has been sidelined since suffering a lower-body injury Jan. 11, but he hasn’t been ruled out for Saturday’s game at the Buffalo Sabres. https://t.co/qRaZ5XAskZ
Heat stays on #Sabres schedule as #VGK comes to town with Jack Eichel still out but getting closer. “I think it’s a daily decision now that falls into Jack and medical trainers’ hands, and when he’s ready, he’s in.” https://t.co/H99zuRQgWS
My Eichel take: He took spins on the No. 2 power play and filled in for Nic Roy (maintenance) between Keegan Kolesar and Paul Cotter. He's not going to play until he's on his regular line and No. 1 PP. We'll see if things change in the morning, but I doubt he plays. #Sabres #VGK
#VGK coach Bruce Cassidy on Jack Eichel, who practiced Friday in Buffalo: "Didn't seem to be hindered at all so I think it's progressing well. We were not sure at the start of this trip if he'd play in this trip and we still don't know." (1/2) .
This is positive for Jack and for Vegas. https://t.co/188Pd9OHul
This is Eichel’s first full practice out of the non-contact sweater. He shed it at morning skate in BOS yesterday. I don’t see him playing vs. #Sabres but we’ll see. Never say never I suppose. #VGK
Jack Eichel continues to inch closer to a return https://t.co/xbETbzSowj
Eichel wearing gray means he’s likely with the scratches. Good sign he’s full-contact and things can change, but might not play tomorrow. https://t.co/YtCgJMHqoE
Jack Eichel in the house going fully as #VGK practices at KeyBank Center in advance of game vs, #Sabres https://t.co/6QF6x5DUS4