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Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel had poignant words for Sabres fans on Thursday night after he returned to Buffalo for the first time since he was traded by the team.
The Sabres traded Eichel in November following a monthslong standoff with the team over the treatment of his neck injury. But Eichel has come on strong for Vegas in 11 games. He has three games and four assists in that span.
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Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel warms up prior an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Buffalo, New York.
(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
On Thursday, he was met with boos.
“This is the loudest I’ve ever heard this place, ever. It only took seven years and me leaving for them to get into the game,” he told reporters after the game, via the New York Post.
He said fans were just booing him because they wish he was still playing in Buffalo.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel prior to an NHL hockey game against his former team the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Buffalo, New York.
(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
“I’m pretty happy it’s over. Just move on,” he said of his return to Buffalo. “It’s not an easy game to play in by any means. I’m not going to stand here and say it was. It’s frustrating. We wanted to get a win here and we didn’t.”
Eichel took two shots on goal in the game but did not score in the 17:50 he spent on the ice.
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Buffalo managed to take down Vegas, 3-1.
