‘Eichel has his eyes on a bigger prize than a scoring crown or individual accolades, however. Not once during his four previous campaigns in Buffalo have the Sabres made the post-season. That’s the goal this season. And if Buffalo can accomplish it, it’s likely Eichel’s star will shine a little brighter. The Sabres hope has to be that the injury bug that has plagued Eichel in the past – he would likely have three 80-point seasons to his name instead of the one had he not missed significant time during his second and third NHL campaigns – doesn’t rear its ugly head once again.’