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FILE - In this March 7, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (15) skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Buffalo, N.Y. Connor McDavid's eight-year, $100 million contract is the latest and most eye-popping example of a shift in priority by NHL teams intent on locking up their young stars. The expectation is for Buffalo’s Jack Eichel, Toronto’s Auston Matthews and Winnipeg’s Patrik Laine to also start cashing in over the next few years. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Sabres agree to sign Eichel to 8-year, $80 million contract

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 5, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel (15) takes the ice during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. Eichel is focused on taking on a larger leadership role, and not concerning himself with contract talks. Eichel says both sides know where they stand in negotiations. He adds if a deal isn't reached in the coming weeks, he would have no problem playing out the final year of his rookie contract and waiting until next offseason to negotiate an extension. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Sabres’ Jack Eichel focused on hockey, not contract talks

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

AP source: Eichel, Sabres negotiating potential 8-year deal

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Agents to AP: Eichel not pushing for Sabres coaching change

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) battle for control of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

AP source: Sabres’ Eichel misses out on $2 million bonus

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (15) skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel scores 2 in Sabres 5-2 win over Maple Leafs

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) shoots from between Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) and left wing Colin Wilson (33) to score the winning goal during overtime at an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Sabres won 5-4. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Eichel’s overtime winner lifts Sabres over Predators 5-4

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (15) puts the puck past Dallas Stars defenseman Jordie Benn (24) and goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel scores twice in Sabres’ 4-1 win over Stars

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres' Justin Bailey (56) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Kane, Bailey score 1:42 apart; Sabres beat Rangers 4-1

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres left winger Marcus Foligno (82) deflects the puck on Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jhonas Enroth (1), of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Eichel scores 2 goals in Sabres’ 6-3 win over Kings

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Sabres forward Evander Kane out for weeks with cracked ribs

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2015, file photo, Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) gets ready for a faceoff against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. Eichel was helped off the ice after hurting his left leg during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. he was in front of the net when he got tangled up with a defensemen and his leg buckled beneath him. The injury occurred a day before the Sabres open the season hosting the Montreal Canadiens. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Sabres rule out Okposo, Kulikov for season opener

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2015, file photo, Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) gets ready for a faceoff against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. Eichel was helped off the ice after hurting his left leg during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. he was in front of the net when he got tangled up with a defensemen and his leg buckled beneath him. The injury occurred a day before the Sabres open the season hosting the Montreal Canadiens. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Sabres center Eichel out indefinitely with sprained ankle

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 1, 2015, file photo, Buffalo Sabres general manager Tim Murray gestures during a press conference in Buffalo, N.Y. Encouraging as it might appear, Murray isn't overly impressed by the big jump Buffalo made in the standings last year. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)

Sabres seek to continue climb toward respectability

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press