Sabres are elite
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I wonder whether the media has really misread the situation. When Eichel posted that disgruntled emoji on Twitter, everyone assumed it was because he is mad he hasn't been traded yet. But what if he is just disgruntled at all the unwanted media attention and trade rumors? Never once has he said he wanted a trade but conversely never once in his career did he say he liked it in Buffalo. Then there is the whole thing about him firing his agents and getting a new one. Perhaps he was displeased that his former agents were going public with displeasure over the Sabres franchise? They were basically slamming the whole organization (not necessarily a bad thing) but maybe Eichel didn't like what they said. Interesting how the agents said "they" where expecting a trade by now, not that their client was. Eichel is a big fan of smoke and mirrors, you never really know what he is thinking because he doesn't say it. I think its possible that if the media is misrepresenting his position that he would not bother to go on the record to correct it.
I know in reality there is a 98% chance that Eichel wants out and is just itching to leave and I do not blame him. However, there is a small chance that he is okay with staying in Buffalo so long as he is allowed to rehab his neck in the right way
Food for thought anyhow