‘This was easy. Eichel is having his best season as a pro and if he keeps producing points at his current pace, he’ll be a strong candidate to win the Hart Trophy at the end of the season. In 40 games the Sabres 22-year-old captain has 15 goals and 34 assists good for 49 points. His hot start has earned him a second consecutive trip to the NHL All-Star game and has helped put the Sabres in a playoff spot after 41 games.’