'Eichel, of course, has some new numbers in his bank account as well. His eight-year, $80-million contract extension signed last October the night before the season opener kicked in on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Get your programs (and new jerseys), here: Eichel changing to No. 9
Archives for July 7, 2018
Sending your son off to the NHL: Dahlin's dad's perspective
'We’ve been talking about that in our family. Of course we will miss Rasmus, but we will try to come here as often as we can. We’re planning on flying over lots of times during the season. But at the same time, we’re also happy for Rasmus because he’s living his dream. To move to Buffalo and to play hockey here, we’re so happy for him. It’s what he wants to do.' … [Read more...] about Sending your son off to the NHL: Dahlin’s dad’s perspective
Jack Eichel switches jersey number after Evander Kane trade frees up No. 9
'The 21-year-old Eichel returns to the number he wore in college at Boston University where he won the Hobey Baker Award. He also wore No. 9 as the captain of Team USA in the World Junior Championships in 2015.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel switches jersey number after Evander Kane trade frees up No. 9
Sabres’ Jack Eichel switches to No. 9
'Believe it or not, Rick Martin, whose No. 7 is retired by the Sabres, wore 9 in 1973. The most popular Buffalo player to wear No. 9 regularly is probably Rick Dudley.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel switches to No. 9
Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel says he’s changing his jersey number
'The 21-year-old wore No. 9 when he attended Boston University and also wore the number while representing Team USA at the world juniors and IIHF world championship.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel says he’s changing his jersey number
Eichel changes his jersey number to 9
'“The opportunity opened up to switch and I felt it was the right time to make the change as I begin the next phase of my career as a Sabre.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel changes his jersey number to 9
New season, old number: Sabres Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 during 2018-2019 season
'Eichel is no stranger to wearing the No. 9. It was his jersey number while he played with Boston University.' … [Read more...] about New season, old number: Sabres Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 during 2018-2019 season
Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 jersey
'Fans who currently own an officially-licensed No. 15 Eichel Jersey are eligible for a $49 credit toward the purchase of a new adult No. 9 jersey, or $29 toward the purchase of a youth jersey.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 jersey
Jack Eichel changes jersey number to #9
'Evander Kane held the number when Eichel was drafted in 2015. Once the Sabres traded him to San Jose, the number became available.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel changes jersey number to #9
Eichel to wear No. 9 starting in 2018-19
'"For a long time, the number nine has always been a part of my identity as both a person and as a player," Eichel said. "The opportunity opened up to switch and I felt it was the right time to make the change as I begin the next phase of my career as a Sabre."' … [Read more...] about Eichel to wear No. 9 starting in 2018-19