Jack Eichel C VGK Sat 11/7/15 9:20 PM
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Eichel tallied his first two NHL assists in Saturday's 3-2 win over Vancouver.
EDGE Analysis
He now has three points in his last two games and four in his last four. It's Eichel's first multi-point game of his career.
Jack Eichel C VGK Thu 11/5/15 9:50 PM
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Eichel netted his fifth goal of the season in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie center registered a game-high six shots and skated 19:41 on a line with Johan Larsson and Marcus Foligno. It's been hard for Eichel to get in the assist column with Evander Kane sidelined and the Sabres struggling to score.
Jack Eichel C VGK Thu 10/29/15 11:01 AM 1 Comment
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Eichel won more than half of his faceoffs for the second straight game Tuesday against the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
The second overall pick went 5-for-9 in the dot, including a win on the penalty kill. Usually, faceoffs are one of the biggest weaknesses for rookie centers, but as usual, Eichel seems to be the exception. Tuesday night's game elevated Eichel's faceoff winning percentage to 47 percent, compared to Connor McDavid's 35 percent. With Zemgus Girgensons struggling in the circle, it's all the more important that the Sabres have a second option behind Ryan O'Reilly. Eichel is the real deal and worth owning in all fantasy leagues.
Jack Eichel C VGK Tue 10/13/15 12:49 AM
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Eichel scored the eventual game-winning goal in Monday's 4-2 win over Columbus.
EDGE Analysis
Eichel is off to a hot start with two goals in two games, both of the highlight reel variety. He showed off his strength and speed against Columbus, picking Boone Jenner's pocket and going wide before firing a wrist shot past Sergei Bobrovsky. Given his production so far with a much more veteran-laden squad, Eichel might be the better rookie to have between him and Connor McDavid.
Jack Eichel C VGK Thu 10/8/15 9:55 PM
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Eichel scored his first NHL goal in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Ottawa.
EDGE Analysis
The goal came in the third period on a Sabres power play to snap Craig Anderson's shutout bid. Eichel was the recipient of a deft pass from Marcus Foligno, and showed a shooter's patience before sniping it top shelf. Eichel should be one of the team's leading scorers this year.
Jack Eichel C VGK Wed 10/7/15 12:18 PM
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Eichel will begin the season as the team's second-line center between Evander Kane and Brian Gionta, reports The Buffalo News.
EDGE Analysis
Eichel is coming off an impressive preseason with six points in four games to lead the Sabres, so he's certainly earned his spot. The reality, however, is that the Sabres have a pretty interchangeable top-six, meaning that first-line right winger Tyler Ennis may play with Eichel and Kane if offense is needed in a pinch, or Matt Moulson may drop down to give Eichel a better shooter. Regardless, Eichel will have gifted linemates to play with and should have a solid season. He's a must-have in fantasy leagues.
Jack Eichel C VGK Sat 10/3/15 3:46 PM
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Eichel finished the preseason with six points in four games to pace all Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
This bodes well for the Sabres and Eichel, whom some believe will fare better than Connor McDavid this season. Slated to open with Matt Moulson on his left wing, the pair have shown very good chemistry. If the Sabres need offense in a pinch, head coach Dan Bylsma may opt to put the pair with Tyler Ennis, who has been very vocal about Eichel's impressive talent. Eichel has cemented himself as the team's No. 2 center behind Ryan O'Reilly and should provide fantasy owners with fantastic upside.
Jack Eichel C VGK Wed 9/30/15 3:54 PM
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Eichel scored the game-winning goal on the penalty kill in a 4-0 win over Toronto on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
This is the second time Eichel has scored the game-winning goal this preseason, beating Connor Brown in a footrace and sniping a wrist shot past Jonathan Bernier's glove. Eichel has simply been dynamite for the Sabres, who have also scored shorthanded goals in each of their preseason contests. Given his performance and potential, Eichel is firmly entrenched as the team's No. 2 center behind Ryan O'Reilly, though head coach Dan Bylsma certainly has the option of playing Eichel with slick winger Tyler Ennis, after the pair showed some good offensive chemistry in their previous preseason game against Ottawa. Eichel is an excellent mid-round pick in across all fantasy leagues.
Jack Eichel C VGK Sun 9/27/15 1:09 PM
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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.
Jack Eichel C VGK Tue 9/22/15 11:35 AM
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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.