Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel said he is focused on being healthy for next season during his end-of-season Zoom call with the media on Monday.
Eichel did not play after March 7 due to a herniated disc in his neck.
"For sure, I would say I've been a bit upset about the way things have been handled since I've been hurt," Eichel said. "I would be lying to say that things have moved smoothly since my injury. So, yeah, I think there's been a bit of a disconnect I think from the organization and myself.
"It's been tough at times. But right now, for me, I think the most important think is just trying to get healthy and figure out a way to be available to play hockey next year, wherever that might be."
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Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, and others held end-of-season Zoom calls on Monday
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