Eichel finished his rookie campaign with 24 goals and 32 assists in 81 games, including eight power-play goals.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel finished second on the team in scoring and looked very much like the franchise player everyone pegged him to be. At just 18 years old he already has the size and strength to compete in the NHL, and if his fantastic chemistry with Sam Reinhart carries over next season, the Sabres could be a potent offensive team. Eichel is blessed in Buffalo with Reinhart, Evander Kane, Tyler Ennis and Zemgus Girgensons as potential wingers. He's a stud in keeper leagues and will be a popular early-round pick.

Eichel, whose rookie season just ended, will sit out May's world championships in order to rest up his body, The Buffalo News reports. "I think it's time for me to take a little break and unwind a little bit here, kind of take a deep breath for the first time in a while," said Eichel "It's important mentally, physically, emotionally to take some time, be with your family, collect yourself, put the hockey bag away, stay out of the gym. Just relax a little bit, rejuvenate your mind, rejuvenate your body and prepare for your offseason training the right way where you can get the maximum results to help you come back next season feeling better than ever and hopefully take that next step."

EDGE Analysis

While it would have been exciting to see the budding superstar play in the tournament, Eichel has had a long year between last year's college season, the world championships, the draft, and his first NHL season. Keeper league owners will be happy he's not at risk of further injury, and Eichel should come into camp next season in good shape and looking to improve on his 56-point campaign.

Eichel earned an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

If it weren't for a guy named Artemi Panarin (77 points), Eichel could be in the driver's seat for a Calder Trophy. The 19-year-old finished the year with 56 points of his own, second amongst rookies (also second in goals with 24). The 2015 No. 2 pick was everything Buffalo could have asked for and more, leaving owners in keeper leagues happy with the potential for a monster sophomore campaign.

Eichel assisted on Ryan O'Reilly's power-play goal and added an empty-net tally in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Although the goal came in the final minute when New Jersey had its goalie pulled, it was good to see Eichel break a four-game goal drought. He's up to 24 goals and 30 assists for the season, including a helper in each of the last three games. The talented rookie has had an excellent season, but fantasy owners will want him to improve on his minus-13 rating moving forward.

Eichel will suit up against New Jersey, reports Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel was given a maintenance day for Monday's practice but will draw back into the lineup along with Ryan O'Reilly. Having Eichel in the lineup is a huge plus for the Sabres, who don't have many goal scorers outside of their top rookies. Despite ample playing time recently, however, Eichel is stuck at 23 goals and hasn't scored in his past four games.

Both Eichel and Ryan O'Reilly were given what were portrayed as maintenance days Monday, the Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Without specifying, coach Dan Bylsma noted that one of the Buffalo forwards is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Devils, so those inclined to use Eichel in their Tuesday lineups will want to confirm his status in advance of the contest.

Eichel recorded an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The 19-year-old isn't done with his rookie season yet. Eichel has been everything Buffalo could have asked for with the 2015 No. 2 pick, notching 23 markers and 29 apples to date. As the team improves, so will his minus-14 rating, but owners in keeper leagues have to be giddy about his prospects moving forward.

Eichel scored a goal and finished with a plus-2 rating in a 3-2 win over the Jets on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel finished with a minus-2 rating Tuesday after missing last Saturday's game with an illness, but the rookie looked fully healthy in this one. The second overall pick is closing the season strong, and should be one of the league's top assets for years to come.

Eichel (illness) will return to action Tuesday against the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

The talented rookie forward, who last suited up on March 18, checks back into the Sabres' lineup with 22 goals and 49 points in 72 games for the team, to go along with 20 PIM and a minus-13 rating.

Eichel (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Penguins, Bill Hoppe of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel's illness held him out of practice Monday, but it's something he's apparently reaching the tail end of. Expect another update on the up-and-coming youngster on game day, but all signs point towards him returning to the lineup following a one-game absence Saturday.