‘”It’s definitely been a whirlwind for me the past 24 hours,” Eichel said Wednesday. “Sitting here right now, I don’t think I’d ever imagine this. I’m looking at my 21st birthday in a few weeks, I never imagined I’d have the opportunity to do this, to play hockey for a living … I just look forward to being a part of this city for the next nine years and all the successes we’re going to have.”‘