Eichel spurred by new deal to transform Sabres into winners

AP Hockey Writer

Eichel spurred by new deal to transform Sabres into winnersBy JOHN WAWROW

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Jack Eichel says he has a lot to offer and even more to prove after the Buffalo Sabres center agreed to the richest contract in franchise history.

Eichel says he’s humbled after agreeing to an eight-year, $80 million contract extension and is looking forward to spending the next nine seasons in Buffalo. The 20-year-old says he owes it the city, the team’s fans and his teammates to help deliver a winner.

Eichel spoke during a news conference Wednesday a day after agreeing to the new deal, which will kick in at the start of next season. The No. 2 player selected in the 2015 draft has one year left on his rookie entry-level contract.

The team opens the season Thursday hosting the Montreal Canadiens.

The deal is worth an average $10 million per season.

Eichel’s contract extension comes at a time when the Sabres are undergoing an offseason overhaul after missing the playoff for a sixth consecutive season.

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