‘His $80 million deal, which is set to keep him in Buffalo through 2025-26, makes Eichel one of the top five highest paid players in the league, according to Spotrac. Only McDavid, Chicago Blackhawks forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, and Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price will earn more on an annual basis. And although it sets quite the precedent after the Oilers’ Leon Draisaitil, a similarly aged and accomplished forward, got an eight-year contract for only $68 million total, the new deal at least confirms that Buffalo is taking care of its top prospects.’