Eichel had two helpers in the Sabres' 6-4 win over the Sens on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

With Ryan O'Reilly sitting out, Eichel played on the top line with Tyler Ennis and Evander Kane and he didn't disappoint. He fed Ennis on a beautiful two-on-one play, had four shots on goal and played 20:09, third on the team behind Ennis and Kane. He also went 9-for-18 in the circle, including 6-for-7 in the offensive zone but 1-for-8 in the defensive zone. That Eichel is finding success on the top line is very good news, since it gives the Sabres the option of putting O'Reilly on another line. Eichel certainly has more offensive upside, and if the Sabres are in a pinch they could use Eichel in that role. Eichel is a must-have for fantasy owners looking for players with high upside.

Eichel scored the game-winning goal on a shorthanded breakaway in a 3-2 win over Minnesota on Monday in preseason play.

EDGE Analysis

Not to be outdone by Connor McDavid's two-point effort in his preseason debut, Eichel single-handedly mounted the Sabres' comeback win, setting up Matt Moulson's game-tying goal late in the third period before scoring the winner to give him two points on the night. Moulson, Eichel and right winger Zemgus Girgensons were clicking for much of the night, and if the chemistry continues to develop, Moulson will almost assuredly be Eichel's left winger. Eichel played 17:26 on the night and added three blocked shots and won six of eight faceoffs in a very inspiring and promising debut. Eichel is a must-have player for fantasy owners looking for upside. He will most likely be one of the Sabres' leading scorers this season.

Despite sky-high expectations, the Sabres may try to protect Eichel in the early going by playing him on the third line, reports the Olean Times Herald.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel will be the top pivot in Buffalo sooner than later, but the idea is to ease him into the big leagues before letting him loose. Ryan O'Reilly is penciled in as the team's top center with Zemgus Girgensons on the second line and David Legwand on the fourth. Sam Reinhart, also a center, will likely begin the season on the wing. Given the limited role, Eichel may not set the league on fire in his first month, but will certainly improve throughout the season, which is something to keep in mind for fantasy owners looking to stash him.

Eichel notched an assist just 25 seconds into the game in a 6-2 win over New Jersey on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Eichel and linemates Nick Baptiste and Evan Rodrigues were on fire Saturday night, combining for six points in the win. Though Eichel was held to a single point, he looked sharp on offense, thanks to some built-in chemistry with Rodrigues, who was also his linemate at Boston U. The early success only bodes well for Eichel's future and he's an excellent pick for fantasy owners looking for high upside players.