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Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel scores twice, Sabres outlast Maple Leafs 6-4

By MARK LUDWICZAK - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (9) celebrates his goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Johansson scores 1:30 into OT; Sabres beat Canadiens 5-4

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (6) hits Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Sabres captain Eichel disagrees with NHL’s 2-game suspension

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2019, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) brings the puck up the ice against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Raleigh, N.C. Oilers captain Connor McDavid acknowledges how the constant losing has begun to wear on him. In Buffalo, Sabres captain Jack Eichel grew frustrated in saying he can't pinpoint a reason for his team's long string of inconsistency. What's become abundantly clear, as the top-two picks in the 2015 draft meet in Buffalo on Monday, March 4, 2019, is it takes more than one so-called &quot;generational&quot; star to transform a losing team into a contender. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Oilers, Sabres sagging despite being led by McDavid, Eichel

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Skinner scores 29th, Sabres get 5 in 2nd to beat Devils 5-1

By MARK LUDWICZAK - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Skinner scores 2 goals in Sabres’ 4-3 win over Panthers

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres center Eichel ruled out after leaving in 1st period

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St. Louis Blues' Colton Parayko (55) gets the puck around Buffalo Sabres' Jeff Skinner 53) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Thomas, Allen lead Blues to a 4-1 victory over Sabres

By DAVID SOLOMON - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel (9) shoots past Boston Bruins' Matt Grzelcyk (48) to score against Tuukka Rask during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Skinner, Eichel score twice as Sabres top Bruins 4-2

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (9) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel scores 2 in Sabres’ 4-2 win over Golden Knights

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Conor Sheary (43) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sheary scores twice in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Rangers

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 26, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with right wing Jason Pominville (29) during the third of an NHL hockey game in Toronto. Eichel has come to the realization he can't transform the Buffalo Sabres into contenders on emotion alone. After three frustrating campaigns, the face of the franchise tells The Associated Press he's focused on taking a steadier approach if he intends to continue maturing into a team leader. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Sabres’ Eichel focuses on keeping fiery emotions in check

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Nashville Predators left wing Scott Hartnell (17) is led to the penalty box after Hartnell checked Buffalo Sabres defenseman Victor Antipin, of Kazakhstan, into the boards in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Hartnell was given a game misconduct penalty for boarding and Antipin was taken off the ice on a stretcher. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Reinhart scores 3 as Sabres stun NHL-leading Predators 7-4

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres centre Jack Eichel (15) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with right wing Jason Pominville (29) and centre Zemgus Girgensons (28) during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sabres snap Leafs’ club-record 13-game home winning streak

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Sabres’ Eichel returns to practice for 1st time in a month

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Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) battles Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel (15) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Sabres’ Eichel out 4 to 6 weeks with sprained right ankle

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart (23) is stopped by New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Reinhart lifts Sabres to 4-3 win over Islanders

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres players celebrate a goal by Jack Eichel (15) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Rasmus Ristolainen scores in OT, Sabres beat Devils 4-3

By MIKE FARRELL - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres Jack Eichel (15) and Edmonton Oilers' Conor McDavid (97) vie for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday Nov. 24, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

McDavid still stumped after 3-1 loss to Eichel, Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel addresses the media during an NHL hockey news conference, Wednesday Oct. 4, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. The Sabres and 20-year-old center agreed to an eight-year, $80-million contract extension on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel spurred by new deal to transform Sabres into winners

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press