‘Since Malone was drafted four years ago, the Sabres have had three general managers and four head coaches.’
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Eichel won’t make McDavid money, but what will a long-term extension cost Sabres?
‘So, where would that put Eichel? Well, with a $75-million cap for the coming campaign, Eichel’s deal would be worth $8.25 million per season, which seems like a fitting starting point for a new contract for Eichel. He hasn’t yet earned his way into 16 percent-plus category that McDavid has now created, but, given his ceiling, Eichel is certainly worth more than the roughly $6 million per season that many young players, such as Filip Forsberg or Sean Monahan, are inking on their second deals.’
Sabres could lock up Jack Eichel with a deal similar to Connor McDavid’s extension
‘The Sabres are apparently on the fast track to locking up the 20-year-old Eichel, who is entering the final season of his three-year contract. And a potential extension, according to NHL.com, could mirror the $12.5 million average that Connor McDavid landed in Edmonton earlier this month.’