McCrimmon said he believes Eichel's timeframe for a return to be in the next 3-5 months, but this depends on the surgery and when Jack feels ready to play.

Finally!

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Another powerful and heartbreaking story coming out from the Blackhawks story. 👏 to Rick Westhead for continuing to hold the fire under those in power.

Who would be a goalie 🤯

The NHL is really going through some stuff right now.

NEW🏒POD: Eichel’s Out 1: Jack Eichel (finally) has surgery, what nxt for Buffalo Sabres? 2: Covid strikes again. Ottawa Senators get relief 3: Seattle ⬇️ LA Kings & Anaheim Ducks ⬆️ With @ClareFreeman_ & Craig Jones Listen > apple.co/3nExCCu spoti.fi/3qkO1hf

FRIDAY FUN: How well do you know your NHL logos? Quiz, via JetPunk - can you a) complete it & b) get under 2 minutes?! jetpunk.com/user-quizzes/1…

NEW PODCAST ALERT Just as Jack Hughes signs his mega deal in New Jersey, we hit publish 😂 What we did cover: ▪️All change in Montreal ▪️Biting is wrong ▪️Some big names heading to the AHL With @jolonkw & Matt Day Listen > apple.co/3nExCCu spoti.fi/3qkO1hf

The Bruins' backloaded schedule looks even dumber now. If they end up with a few games postponed, there's nowhere to put them.

I mean, I think the NHL's going to end up needing extra days anyways, whether that's extending the season or skipping the Olympics and moving some games into Feb.

So crazy how quickly a good player can fall. Khudobin was the feel-good story of the bubble, helping his team to the Final after Bishop went down. That was just over a year ago!

What a day for the Stars. Bishop retires. Dobby clears waivers and Damiani might make his nhl debut tonight. #gostars

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Are players selfish if they DO want to play in the Olympics? Seems a lot at stake if they do test positive for COVID - mental health, NHL team playoff run, financially… Lehner’s already said no. Others are concerned. To be discussed on this week’s podcast recording!

🚕 for the NHL, or not? 👇 Are you concerned for your team because of Covid disruptions? Or are the delays playing in your favour? 🤔

NHL Fans From Afar It just makes sense to bring back taxi squads, it seemed to work last season. It offers NHL teams a solution for these problems, the rate at which players are entering the protocol is alarming. If the league isn't going to pause its the only solution

Seen this crazy goal by Zegras & Milano of Anaheim Ducks? @jolonkw mentions it in this week’s podcast! > youtu.be/7QAIDnaYGpM But are you team Tortorella - who says it’s too “showman” and it’s “not good for the game”?!

"My mom and my dad, I wouldn't have gotten into this game without them... In their eyes, I don't think I've ever played a bad game." After announcing his retirement, an emotional Ben Bishop thanks his family, teammates, media and fans for their support throughout his career.