Eichel is among 17 players announced Thursday as part of Team USA's roster for the upcoming IIHF World Championship in Slovakia, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel is a highly competitive sort, so this isn't a surprise since the Sabres have yet to make the playoffs in his young career, so he's probably pining for glory after such a disappointing season for the team, one that saw coach Phil Housley get fired. Eichel, coming off an 82-point season, instantly becomes one of the top forwards for Team Red, White and Blue.