Eichel thinks his outburst was 'a little bit blown out of proportion'

Jack Eichel downplayed his passionate postgame behavior from Saturday afternoon when asked about it on Sunday.

The Buffalo Sabres forward said his frustration level is "pretty high," but his outburst was "a little bit blown out of proportion," according to the Buffalo News' John Vogl.

Eichel reportedly erupted following Buffalo's loss to the Boston Bruins, pounding his equipment, screaming, then storming out without speaking, according to the Buffalo News' Mike Harrington.

Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma didn't condemn Eichel's response when asked about it Saturday, instead offering that it should serve as an example for the rest of the team.

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"I think I speak for the team in saying that we're all frustrated with where we're at, and I don't think I'm the only person in the (dressing) room that's not satisfied," Eichel said Sunday.

The Sabres have plummeted to the basement of the Eastern Conference, winning only one of their last seven games and three of their last 10, but Eichel isn't ready to pack it in for the season.

"I'm sure not giving up on this, and I don't think anyone else is," he said. "Have we pissed away some good opportunities to put ourselves in a good position? Yes, but there's still a lot of hockey to be played."