BUFFALO – Jack Eichel can handle the physical part of his high ankle sprain, a notoriously tough injury. The hardest aspect of his recovery, the Sabres center said, will be the mental portion.
Eichel, 19, had never experienced a long-term injury before his leg buckled late in Wednesday’s practice. He said he’s not a patient person, either.
Watching Thursday’s 4-1 season-loss to Montreal inside KeyBank Center was tough for Eichel, a young star fresh off ... Read the full article