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Jack Eichel
Jack Eichel
	Eichel with the Buffalo Sabres in 2016
Born	October 28, 1996 (age 28); North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position	Center
Shoots	Right
NHL team; Former teams	Vegas Golden Knights; Buffalo Sabres
National team	United States
NHL draft	2nd overall, 2015; Buffalo Sabres
Playing career	2015–present

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John Robert "Jack" Eichel^[1] (born October 28, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey center and alternate captain for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). Eichel was selected second overall in the 2015 NHL entry draft by the Buffalo Sabres. Before entering the league, Eichel was described at the age of 17 as "the new face of American hockey," and he was considered a member of a rising class of generational talents in the sport.^[2]^[3]

Eichel was the recipient of the 2015 Hobey Baker Award, given to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player.^[4] He was the second freshman to win the award, the other being Paul Kariya in 1993.^[5] Eichel won the Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights in 2023, his first playoff appearance.

Playing career

Amateur

Eichel was born in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and grew up in North Chelmsford.^[6] He played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program team during the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons,^[7] and was recognized for his outstanding play during the 2013–14 season when he was named to the United States Hockey League Second All-Star Team.^[8] After his second season within the Development Program, Eichel signed a letter of intent to commit to Boston University of the Hockey East on April 29, 2014.^[9]

On April 10, 2015, Eichel became the second freshman to win the Hobey Baker Award, which was previously won by Paul Kariya in 1993. In 40 games with Boston University, Eichel led the nation in scoring with 26 goals, 45 assists, and 71 points. Eichel was also the Hockey East scoring champion, Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, First Team Hockey East and a member of the All-Rookie Team, and was named MVP of the conference tournament. The Boston Terriers reached the NCAA Frozen Four, where they lost to the Providence Friars 4–3 in the championship game, with Eichel recording an assist.^[10] Eichel was projected to be the second overall selection in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft behind projected first overall pick Connor McDavid.^[11]

Professional

Buffalo Sabres (2015–2021)

On June 26, 2015, Eichel was selected second overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2015 NHL entry draft, one pick after the Edmonton Oilers selected Connor McDavid. In the months leading up to the draft, considerable interest and hype arose surrounding Eichel and McDavid, both seen as generational talents.^[3] For example, the sports section of the Buffalo News regularly published the "McEichel Derby," a graphic of the teams at the bottom of the standings.^[12] On July 1, 2015, Eichel signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Sabres.^[13]

On August 13, 2015, Eichel signed a sponsorship deal with Bauer Hockey, which states Eichel will wear its equipment exclusively and Bauer will provide him with its apparel.^[14]

Eichel scored his first NHL goal on October 8, 2015, becoming the youngest player in Sabres history to do so, in his first game in the NHL against the Ottawa Senators.^[15] He finished his rookie campaign with 24 goals and 56 points in 81 games, being the Sabres' top goalscorer and second in points (after Ryan O'Reilly) and second in both criteria among rookies, after Artemi Panarin.

On October 12, 2016, Eichel suffered a severe high ankle sprain to his left ankle in practice and had to be helped off of the ice;^[16] he missed the first two months of the season before making his season debut on November 29. He finished the year with 24 goals and 33 assists for 57 points in just 61 games.^[17]

Before the 2017–18 season, on October 3, 2017, the Sabres signed Eichel to an eight-year, $80 million contract extension worth $10 million annually which began at the start of the 2018–19 season.^[18] On December 15, 2017, Eichel scored his first career hat trick against the Carolina Hurricanes in a 5–4 loss.^[19] On January 11, 2018, Eichel was selected as the sole representative of the Sabres for the 2018 NHL All-Star game. This was the first NHL All-Star game of Eichel's career.^[20] During a game in February against the Boston Bruins, Eichel sprained his ankle and was ruled out for 4–6 weeks.^[21] He returned 15 games later to help the Sabres beat the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time since 2009.^[22] Eichel finished the 2017–18 season with 25 goals and 39 assists for a total of 64 points in only 67 games.

During the summer before the 2018–19 season, Eichel changed his jersey number from 15 to 9, the same number he wore at Boston University.^[23] On October 3, 2018, before the beginning of the regular season, Eichel was named the captain of the Sabres.^[24] On March 10, 2019, Eichel was suspended for two games for illegally checking Colorado Avalanche player Carl Söderberg in the head.^[25] On March 28, 2019, Eichel scored his 100th career goal in a 5–4 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings.^[26]

On November 16, 2019, Eichel scored four goals in a 4–2 win over the Ottawa Senators.^[27] He was the seventh Sabres player to record four goals in one game and first since Thomas Vanek did it on April 10, 2010.^[28] On December 7, Eichel recorded two assists to reach 300 career points in a 6–5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks.^[29] On January 2, 2020, Eichel became the first player in Sabres history to score a penalty shot goal in overtime, and also set a franchise record for goals scored in overtime, as the Sabres won 3–2 against the Edmonton Oilers.^[30] On February 1, Eichel scored the eighth overtime goal of his career in a 2–1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, improving the previous franchise record for most regular-season overtime goals.^[31]

On April 14, 2021, it was announced that Eichel would miss the remainder of the 2020–21 season to recover from surgery to repair a spinal disc herniation. In May, Eichel, along with Sam Reinhart, expressed their frustration with the Sabres. He stated, "I have a lot of thinking to do in this offseason... there's a lot I have to consider."^[32] Specifically, Eichel was frustrated with the Sabres' refusal to clear him to undergo artificial disk replacement, a procedure recommended by his personal chiropractor and an outside doctor he had consulted, but had never before been performed on an active NHL player. The current collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and its players' union gives teams the final say on players' medical care.^[33]

Eichel's relationship with the Sabres failed to improve, and on September 23, 2021, Eichel was stripped of the team captaincy as a result of failing his physical and being placed on long-term injured reserve.^[34]

Vegas Golden Knights (2021–present)

On November 4, 2021, Eichel was traded, along with a third-round draft pick, to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch, and first-round and second-round draft picks.^[35]^[36] His new team allowed Eichel to undergo his preferred surgery, and following recovery he began training with the team. He made his debut with the Golden Knights on February 16, 2022, a 2–0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. This was Eichel's first NHL game in almost a year, and he remarked that "I was having a pretty fun time out there," adding that he expected returning to competition would be a process.^[37] He scored his first goal with the Golden Knights on February 20, a 4–1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, notching an assist as well in the game.^[38] On March 10, he made his first appearance with the Golden Knights in Buffalo, where he was greeted with consistent booing from the crowd, notably when Tuch, who had been part of the trade, stripped the puck from him and scored to complete the Sabres' 3–1 victory.^[39] Eichel remarked, "This is about the loudest I've heard this place ever. Really. After it took seven years, and me leaving for them to get into the game."^[40] Eichel would ultimately finish the season with twelve goals and ten assists in 33 games, generally deemed a successful return, but the Golden Knights struggled with injuries to numerous core players and ultimately missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.^[41] This turn of events would also be greeted with jeers among many Sabres fans.^[42]

The 2022–23 season would begin on a much better note for the Golden Knights, with new coach Bruce Cassidy's arrival shifting the team's playing style and calling on Eichel to assume heavy responsibilities in the defensive zone. In the first 23 games of the season, Eichel registered 26 points, a career-high pace, while the Knights took a clear lead in the Pacific Division.^[43] His second return to Buffalo would be a much greater success than the first, scoring a hat trick and also managing an assist while leading the Golden Knights to a 7–4 victory.^[44]^[45] Eichel missed several games in December and January with a lower body injury, which inaugurated a noticeable cold spell in his point production, in turn contributing to a downtick in the Golden Knights' record heading into the All-Star break. He was rejuvenated upon his return, helping the team win the Pacific Division title. He finished the regular season with 27 goals and 39 assists in 67 games.^[46] The Golden Knights qualified for the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs with a first-round matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, ending Eichel's long history of missing the post-season.^[47]^[48]^[49]^[50] After a slow start in the early games, Eichel became one of the Golden Knights' most important players, leading the team to win the series in five games.^[51] Vegas advanced to the second round to face the Edmonton Oilers, a matchup that attracted media attention due to its pitting Eichel against McDavid, which had been considered a potential career rivalry at the time of the 2015 draft.^[52]^[53]^[54] The Golden Knights defeated the Oilers in a six-game series, reaching the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars, with Eichel earning praise for his playoff performance.^[55] After beating the Stars in six games, the Golden Knights reached the Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers, winning in five games. Eichel led the league in postseason scoring with 26 points, the third-most for any NHL player in their first playoffs.^[56]^[57] He finished second in voting for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP, behind linemate Jonathan Marchessault.^[58]

International play

As a 15-year-old Eichel represented the United States at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics.^[59] He won a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge^[60] and a silver medal at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships.^[61] The following season he helped the USA squad capture the gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships,^[62] and he competed as a 17-year-old as Team USA's youngest player at the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.^[63] Eichel represented Team USA in the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship.

At the conclusion of his freshman season with the Terriers, Eichel was named to make his full international debut with Team USA at the 2015 World Championships.^[64] Eichel scored 2 goals, including a game winner in the group stage against Slovakia, and 5 assists during the tournament, where Team USA won bronze.^[65] Eichel was selected to the 2017 Team USA IIHF World Championship roster.^[66] Team USA was eliminated in the quarter-finals and placed fifth overall. Eichel recorded zero goals and five assists in eight games at the championship.

On April 19, 2019, Eichel was selected to represent Team USA at the 2019 IIHF World Championship, held in Bratislava and Košice, Slovakia.^[67]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Bold indicates led league

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2010–11	Boston Junior Bruins	EmJHL	40	15	21	36	16	7	2	5	7	6
2011–12	Boston Junior Bruins	EmJHL	36	39	47	86	36	3	0	0	0	0
2011–12	Boston Junior Bruins	EJHL	3	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	U.S. NTDP Juniors	USHL	35	13	14	27	14	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	U.S. NTDP U17	USDP	36	19	15	34	16	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	U.S. NTDP U18	USDP	22	10	8	18	14	—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	U.S. NTDP Juniors	USHL	24	20	25	45	20	—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	U.S. NTDP U18	USDP	53	38	49	87	28	—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Boston University	HE	40	26	45	71	28	—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Buffalo Sabres	NHL	81	24	32	56	22	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Buffalo Sabres	NHL	61	24	33	57	22	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Buffalo Sabres	NHL	67	25	39	64	32	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Buffalo Sabres	NHL	77	28	54	82	26	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Buffalo Sabres	NHL	68	36	42	78	34	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Buffalo Sabres	NHL	21	2	16	18	6	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Vegas Golden Knights	NHL	34	14	11	25	10	—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Vegas Golden Knights	NHL	67	27	39	66	6	22	6	20	26	14
2023–24	Vegas Golden Knights	NHL	63	31	37	68	27	7	3	4	7	0
NHL totals			539	211	303	514	185	29	9	24	33	14

International

Year	Team	Event	Result	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2013	United States	U17		5	3	0	3	2
2013	United States	WJC18		7	1	1	2	6
2014	United States	WJC	5th	5	1	4	5	0
2014	United States	WJC18		7	5	5	10	2
2015	United States	WJC	5th	5	1	3	4	6
2015	United States	WC		10	2	5	7	8
2016	Team North America	WCH	5th	3	1	1	2	0
2017	United States	WC	5th	8	0	5	5	4
2019	United States	WC	7th	8	2	6	8	2
Junior totals				29	11	13	24	16
Senior totals				29	5	17	22	14

Awards and honors

Award	Year
USHL
USHL Second All-Star Team	2014	^[68]
College
HE All-Rookie Team	2015
HE Rookie of the Year	2015
HE First All-American Team	2015
HE First All-Star Team	2015
HE Player of the Year	2015
HE Champions	2015
HE Tournament MVP	2015
HE Scoring Champion	2015
HE Three Stars Award	2015
NCAA Rookie of the Year	2015
Hobey Baker Award	2015	^[69]
NHL
NHL All-Rookie Team	2016	^[70]
NHL All-Star Game	2018, 2019, 2020, 2024	^[71]^[72]
Stanley Cup champion	2023	^[56]
International
CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game MVP	2014

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External links

Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Johnny Gaudreau	Hockey East Player of the Year 2014–15	Succeeded by Kevin Boyle Thatcher Demko
Preceded by Mario Puskarich	Hockey East Rookie of the Year 2014–15	Succeeded by Colin White
Preceded by Connor Hellebuyck	Hockey East Tournament MVP 2015	Succeeded by Kevin Boyle
Preceded by Johnny Gaudreau	Hockey East Scoring Champion 2014–15	Succeeded by Andrew Poturalski
Preceded by Clay Witt	Hockey East Three-Stars Award 2014–15	Succeeded by Kevin Boyle
Preceded by Johnny Gaudreau	Hobey Baker Award 2014–15	Succeeded by Jimmy Vesey
Preceded by Johnny Gaudreau	NCAA Ice Hockey Scoring Champion 2014–15	Succeeded by Kyle Connor
Preceded by Sam Anas	Tim Taylor Award 2014–15	Succeeded by Kyle Connor
Preceded by Sam Reinhart	Buffalo Sabres first round draft pick 2015	Succeeded by Alexander Nylander
Sporting positions
Preceded by Brian Gionta	Buffalo Sabres captain 2018–2021	Succeeded by Kyle Okposo

[1] [1] "Pure gold: @Jack_Eichel11 takes the ice with a 7-year-old @TimHortonsUS Timbit & shares some pointers." Retrieved January 26, 2019 "Jack Eichel Stats and News". NHL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2017.

[2] Klein, Jeff Z. (October 2, 2014). "At 17, Jack Eichel Is Seen as the New Face of American Hockey". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 14, 2017.

[:0-3] Mather, Victor (October 7, 2015). "Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel Heralded as N.H.L.'s Next Stars". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 14, 2017.

[4] "Boston University's Jack Eichel wins Hobey Baker Award". Boston Globe. April 10, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2015.

[5] May, Peter (March 28, 2015). "Big Decision (and Plenty of Advice) for Hockey Prospect". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 14, 2017.

[6] Gleason, Bucky (July 4, 2015). "Jack Eichel's work ethic makes him a perfect fit for Buffalo". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2020.

[7] "Player Feature – Eichel Uses Experience to Motivate". USA Hockey. April 15, 2014.

[8] "Top 2014 prospects highlight USHL All-Star teams".

[9] "Jack Eichel signs Letter of Intent to play college hockey at Boston University". SB Nation College Hockey. April 29, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2014.

[10] "BU vs Providence".

[11] Mahoney, Andrew (April 10, 2015). "Boston University's Jack Eichel wins Hobey Baker Award". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 30, 2015.

[12] Harrington, Mike (March 22, 2015). "The McEichel Derby: It may be a two-team race as Oilers pull out OT win over Flyers while Sabres, Coyotes lose again". buffalonews.com. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

[13] "Sabres sign Eichel to entry-level contract". Buffalo Sabres. July 1, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.

[14] "Eichel signs sponsorship deal with Bauer Hockey". tsn.ca. August 13, 2015. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

[15] Wharnsby, Tim (October 9, 2015). "Sabres forward Jack Eichel scores in NHL debut". NHL.com. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

[16] "Eichel won't play for U.S. at worlds, needs rest". April 11, 2016.

[17] "Jack Eichel Stats".

[18] "Sabres, Eichel agree to terms on extension". NHL.com. October 3, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2017.

[19] The Canadian Press (December 15, 2017). "Slavin scores OT winner as Hurricanes top Sabres". TSN.ca. Buffalo, NY: TSN. Retrieved December 16, 2017.

[all-star-20] Yerdon, Joe (January 11, 2018). "Eichel honored to represent Sabres at All-Star Game". NHL.com. Retrieved February 8, 2018.

[21] "Sabres' Eichel out 4 to 6 weeks with sprained right ankle". sportsnet.ca. February 11, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

[22] Yerdon, Joe (March 17, 2018). "Eichel has assist in return, Sabres top Blackhawks". nhl.com. Retrieved March 17, 2018.

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-'''Jack Robert Eichel'''<ref>[https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/917419454404931584] "Pure gold: @Jack_Eichel11 takes the ice with a 7-year-old @TimHortonsUS Timbit & shares some pointers." Retrieved January 26, 2019</{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/player/jack-eichel-8478403|title=Jack Eichel Stats and News|website=NHL.com |access-date=March 15, 2017}}</ref> is an American professional [[ice hockey]] [[Centre (ice hockey)|center]] and [[Captain (ice hockey)#Alternate captains|alternate captain]] for the [[Vegas Golden Knights]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). Eichel was selected second overall in the [[2015 NHL Entry Draft]] by the [[Buffalo Sabres]]. Before entering the league, Eichel was described at the age of 17 as "the new face of American hockey," and he was considered a member of a rising class of generational talents in the sport.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/03/sports/hockey/at-17-jack-eichel-is-seen-as-the-new-face-of-american-hockey.html|title=At 17, Jack Eichel Is Seen as the New Face of American Hockey|last=Klein|first=Jeff Z.|date=October 2, 2014|work=The New York Times|access-date=March 14, 2017|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/08/sports/hockey/connor-mcdavid-and-jack-eichel-heralded-as-nhls-next-stars.html|title=Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel Heralded as N.H.L.'s Next Stars|last=Mather|first=Victor|date=October 7, 2015|work=The New York Times|access-date=March 14, 2017|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
+'''John Robert "Jack" Eichel'''<ref>[https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres/status/917419454404931584] "Pure gold: @Jack_Eichel11 takes the ice with a 7-year-old @TimHortonsUS Timbit & shares some pointers." Retrieved January 26, 2019 {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/player/jack-eichel-8478403|title=Jack Eichel Stats and News|website=NHL.com |access-date=March 15, 2017}}</ref> (born October 28, 1996) is an American professional [[ice hockey]] [[Centre (ice hockey)|center]] and [[Captain (ice hockey)#Alternate captains|alternate captain]] for the [[Vegas Golden Knights]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). Eichel was selected second overall in the [[2015 NHL entry draft]] by the [[Buffalo Sabres]]. Before entering the league, Eichel was described at the age of 17 as "the new face of American hockey," and he was considered a member of a rising class of generational talents in the sport.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/03/sports/hockey/at-17-jack-eichel-is-seen-as-the-new-face-of-american-hockey.html|title=At 17, Jack Eichel Is Seen as the New Face of American Hockey|last=Klein|first=Jeff Z.|date=October 2, 2014|work=The New York Times|access-date=March 14, 2017|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/08/sports/hockey/connor-mcdavid-and-jack-eichel-heralded-as-nhls-next-stars.html|title=Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel Heralded as N.H.L.'s Next Stars|last=Mather|first=Victor|date=October 7, 2015|work=The New York Times|access-date=March 14, 2017|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
 Eichel was the recipient of the 2015 [[Hobey Baker Award]], given to the top [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] men's [[ice hockey]] player.<ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/04/10/boston-university-jack-eichel-wins-hobey-baker-award/CTllqoFuBoAwlX63ywGygK/story.html | title = Boston University's Jack Eichel wins Hobey Baker Award | newspaper = [[Boston Globe]] | date = April 10, 2015 | access-date = April 10, 2015}}</ref> He was the second freshman to win the award, the other being [[Paul Kariya]] in 1993.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/29/sports/hockey/big-decision-and-plenty-of-advice-for-hockey-prospect.html|title=Big Decision (and Plenty of Advice) for Hockey Prospect|last=May|first=Peter|date=March 28, 2015|work=The New York Times|access-date=March 14, 2017|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Eichel won the [[Stanley Cup]] with the Golden Knights in [[2023 Stanley Cup Finals|2023]], his first playoff appearance.
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 ===Amateur===
-Eichel was born in [[Chelmsford, MA]] and grew up in [[North Chelmsford, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://buffalonews.com/2015/07/04/jack-eichels-work-ethic-and-homespun-personality-make-him-a-perfect-fit-for-buffalo/|title=Jack Eichel's work ethic makes him a perfect fit for Buffalo|date=July 4, 2015|agency=[[The Buffalo News]]|author=Gleason, Bucky|access-date=January 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018100644/https://buffalonews.com/2015/07/04/jack-eichels-work-ethic-and-homespun-personality-make-him-a-perfect-fit-for-buffalo/|archive-date=October 18, 2016}}</ref> He played for the [[USA Hockey National Team Development Program]] team during the [[2012–13 USHL season|2012–13]] and [[2013–14 USHL season|2013–14]] seasons,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usahockeyntdp.com/news_article/show/376013?referrer_id=666974|date=April 15, 2014|title=Player Feature – Eichel Uses Experience to Motivate |publisher= USA Hockey}}</ref> and was recognized for his outstanding play during the 2013–14 season when he was named to the [[United States Hockey League]] Second All-Star Team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=29430|title=Top 2014 prospects highlight USHL All-Star teams}}</ref> After his second season within the Development Program, Eichel signed a letter of intent to commit to [[Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey|Boston University]] of the [[Hockey East]] on April 29, 2014.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/college-hockey-recruiting-ncaa/2014/4/29/5666818/jack-eichel-signs-letter-of-intent-to-play-college-hockey-boston-university-qmjhl-nhl-draft-prospect | title = Jack Eichel signs Letter of Intent to play college hockey at Boston University.| publisher = SB Nation College Hockey | date = April 29, 2014 | access-date = April 29, 2014}}<!-- Bot generated title --></ref>
+Eichel was born in [[Chelmsford, Massachusetts]] and grew up in [[North Chelmsford, Massachusetts|North Chelmsford]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://buffalonews.com/2015/07/04/jack-eichels-work-ethic-and-homespun-personality-make-him-a-perfect-fit-for-buffalo/|title=Jack Eichel's work ethic makes him a perfect fit for Buffalo|date=July 4, 2015|agency=[[The Buffalo News]]|author=Gleason, Bucky|access-date=January 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018100644/https://buffalonews.com/2015/07/04/jack-eichels-work-ethic-and-homespun-personality-make-him-a-perfect-fit-for-buffalo/|archive-date=October 18, 2016}}</ref> He played for the [[USA Hockey National Team Development Program]] team during the [[2012–13 USHL season|2012–13]] and [[2013–14 USHL season|2013–14]] seasons,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usahockeyntdp.com/news_article/show/376013?referrer_id=666974|date=April 15, 2014|title=Player Feature – Eichel Uses Experience to Motivate |publisher= USA Hockey}}</ref> and was recognized for his outstanding play during the 2013–14 season when he was named to the [[United States Hockey League]] Second All-Star Team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=29430|title=Top 2014 prospects highlight USHL All-Star teams}}</ref> After his second season within the Development Program, Eichel signed a letter of intent to commit to [[Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey|Boston University]] of the [[Hockey East]] on April 29, 2014.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/college-hockey-recruiting-ncaa/2014/4/29/5666818/jack-eichel-signs-letter-of-intent-to-play-college-hockey-boston-university-qmjhl-nhl-draft-prospect | title = Jack Eichel signs Letter of Intent to play college hockey at Boston University.| publisher = SB Nation College Hockey | date = April 29, 2014 | access-date = April 29, 2014}}<!-- Bot generated title --></ref>
-On April 10, 2015, Eichel became the second freshman to win the [[Hobey Baker Award]], which was previously won by [[Paul Kariya]] in 1993. In 40 games with [[Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey|Boston University]], Eichel led the nation in scoring with 26 goals, 45 assists, and 71 points. Eichel was also the [[Hockey East]] scoring champion, Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, First Team Hockey East and a member of the All-Rookie Team, and was named MVP of the conference tournament. The Terriers reached the NCAA Frozen Four, where they lost to the [[Providence Friars]] 4-3 in the championship game, with Eichel recording an assist.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/game/icehockey-men/d1/2015/04/11/providence-boston-u/play-by-play|title=BU vs Providence}}</ref> Eichel was projected to be the second overall selection in the [[2015 NHL Entry Draft]] behind projected first overall pick [[Connor McDavid]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/04/10/boston-university-jack-eichel-wins-hobey-baker-award/CTllqoFuBoAwlX63ywGygK/story.html|title=Boston University's Jack Eichel wins Hobey Baker Award|first=Andrew|last=Mahoney|work=The Boston Globe|date= April 10, 2015|access-date= April 30, 2015}}</ref>
+On April 10, 2015, Eichel became the second freshman to win the [[Hobey Baker Award]], which was previously won by [[Paul Kariya]] in 1993. In 40 games with [[Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey|Boston University]], Eichel led the nation in scoring with 26 goals, 45 assists, and 71 points. Eichel was also the [[Hockey East]] scoring champion, Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, First Team Hockey East and a member of the All-Rookie Team, and was named MVP of the conference tournament. The Boston Terriers reached the NCAA Frozen Four, where they lost to the [[Providence Friars]] 4–3 in the championship game, with Eichel recording an assist.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/game/icehockey-men/d1/2015/04/11/providence-boston-u/play-by-play|title=BU vs Providence}}</ref> Eichel was projected to be the second overall selection in the [[2015 NHL Entry Draft]] behind projected first overall pick [[Connor McDavid]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/04/10/boston-university-jack-eichel-wins-hobey-baker-award/CTllqoFuBoAwlX63ywGygK/story.html|title=Boston University's Jack Eichel wins Hobey Baker Award|first=Andrew|last=Mahoney|work=The Boston Globe|date= April 10, 2015|access-date= April 30, 2015}}</ref>
 ===Professional===
-====Buffalo Sabres====
+====Buffalo Sabres (2015–2021)====
-On June 26, 2015, Eichel was selected second overall by the [[Buffalo Sabres]] in the [[2015 NHL Entry Draft]], one pick after the [[Edmonton Oilers]] selected [[Connor McDavid]]. In the months leading up to the draft, considerable interest and hype arose surrounding Eichel and McDavid, both seen as generational talents.<ref name=":0" /> For example, the sports section of the ''[[The Buffalo News|Buffalo News]]'' regularly published the "McEichel Derby," a graphic of the teams at the bottom of the standings.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Harrington|first1=Mike|title=The McEichel Derby: It may be a two-team race as Oilers pull out OT win over Flyers while Sabres, Coyotes lose again|url=http://buffalonews.com/2015/03/22/the-mceichel-derby-it-may-be-a-two-team-race-as-oilers-pull-out-ot-win-over-flyers-while-sabres-coyotes-lose-again/|website=buffalonews.com|access-date=March 17, 2018|date=March 22, 2015}}</ref> On July 1, 2015, Eichel signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Sabres.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=773404 | title = Sabres sign Eichel to entry-level contract | publisher = [[Buffalo Sabres]] | date = July 1, 2015 | access-date = July 1, 2015}}</ref>
+On June 26, 2015, Eichel was selected second overall by the [[Buffalo Sabres]] in the [[2015 NHL entry draft]], one pick after the [[Edmonton Oilers]] selected [[Connor McDavid]]. In the months leading up to the draft, considerable interest and hype arose surrounding Eichel and McDavid, both seen as generational talents.<ref name=":0" /> For example, the sports section of the ''[[The Buffalo News|Buffalo News]]'' regularly published the "McEichel Derby," a graphic of the teams at the bottom of the standings.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Harrington|first1=Mike|title=The McEichel Derby: It may be a two-team race as Oilers pull out OT win over Flyers while Sabres, Coyotes lose again|url=http://buffalonews.com/2015/03/22/the-mceichel-derby-it-may-be-a-two-team-race-as-oilers-pull-out-ot-win-over-flyers-while-sabres-coyotes-lose-again/|website=buffalonews.com|access-date=March 17, 2018|date=March 22, 2015}}</ref> On July 1, 2015, Eichel signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Sabres.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=773404 | title = Sabres sign Eichel to entry-level contract | publisher = [[Buffalo Sabres]] | date = July 1, 2015 | access-date = July 1, 2015}}</ref>
 On August 13, 2015, Eichel signed a sponsorship deal with [[Bauer Hockey]], which states Eichel will wear its equipment exclusively and Bauer will provide him with its apparel.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eichel signs sponsorship deal with Bauer Hockey|url=https://www.tsn.ca/eichel-signs-sponsorship-deal-with-bauer-hockey-1.345025|website=tsn.ca|access-date=March 17, 2018|date=August 13, 2015}}</ref>
-Eichel scored his first NHL goal on October 8, 2015, becoming the youngest player in Sabres history to do so, in his first game in the NHL against the [[Ottawa Senators]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wharnsby|first1=Tim|title=Sabres forward Jack Eichel scores in NHL debut|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/sabres-forward-jack-eichel-scores-in-nhl-debut/c-782401|website=NHL.com|access-date=March 17, 2018|date=October 9, 2015}}</ref> He finished his rookie campaign with 24 goals and 56 points in 81 games, being the Sabres' top goalscorer and second in points (after [[Ryan O'Reilly]]) and second in both criteria among rookies, after [[Artemi Panarin]]. On October 12, 2016, Eichel suffered a severe high ankle sprain to his left ankle in practice and had to be helped off of the ice;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/15180887/buffalo-sabres-jack-eichel-forgo-playing-us-world-championships|title=Eichel won't play for U.S. at worlds, needs rest|date=April 11, 2016}}</ref> he missed the first two months of the season before making his season debut on November 29. He finished the year with 24 goals and 33 assists in just 61 games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/e/eicheja01.html|title=Jack Eichel Stats}}</ref>
+Eichel scored his first NHL goal on October 8, 2015, becoming the youngest player in Sabres history to do so, in his first game in the NHL against the [[Ottawa Senators]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wharnsby|first1=Tim|title=Sabres forward Jack Eichel scores in NHL debut|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/sabres-forward-jack-eichel-scores-in-nhl-debut/c-782401|website=NHL.com|access-date=March 17, 2018|date=October 9, 2015}}</ref> He finished his rookie campaign with 24 goals and 56 points in 81 games, being the Sabres' top goalscorer and second in points (after [[Ryan O'Reilly]]) and second in both criteria among rookies, after [[Artemi Panarin]].
+On October 12, 2016, Eichel suffered a severe high ankle sprain to his left ankle in practice and had to be helped off of the ice;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/15180887/buffalo-sabres-jack-eichel-forgo-playing-us-world-championships|title=Eichel won't play for U.S. at worlds, needs rest|date=April 11, 2016}}</ref> he missed the first two months of the season before making his season debut on November 29. He finished the year with 24 goals and 33 assists for 57 points in just 61 games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/e/eicheja01.html|title=Jack Eichel Stats}}</ref>
 Before the [[2017–18 NHL season|2017–18 season]], on October 3, 2017, the Sabres signed Eichel to an eight-year, $80 million contract extension worth $10 million annually which began at the start of the 2018–19 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sabres, Eichel agree to terms on extension|url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/sabres-sign-jack-eichel-to-eight-year-contract-extension/c-291553184|website=NHL.com|access-date=October 4, 2017|date=October 3, 2017}}</ref> On December 15, 2017, Eichel scored his first career hat trick against the [[Carolina Hurricanes]] in a 5–4 loss.<ref>{{cite web|author1=The Canadian Press|title=Slavin scores OT winner as Hurricanes top Sabres|url=https://www.tsn.ca/slavin-scores-ot-winner-as-hurricanes-top-sabres-1.945708|website=TSN.ca|publisher=TSN|access-date=December 16, 2017|location=Buffalo, NY|date=December 15, 2017}}</ref> On January 11, 2018, Eichel was selected as the sole representative of the Sabres for the [[63rd National Hockey League All-Star Game|2018 NHL All-Star game]]. This was the first [[NHL All-Star game]] of Eichel's career.<ref name = "all-star">{{cite web|last=Yerdon|first=Joe|title=Eichel honored to represent Sabres at All-Star Game|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jack-eichel-excited-for-first-nhl-all-star-game/c-294862954|website=NHL.com|access-date=February 8, 2018|date=January 11, 2018}}</ref> During a game in February against the [[Boston Bruins]], Eichel sprained his ankle and was ruled out for 4–6 weeks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sabres' Eichel out 4 to 6 weeks with sprained right ankle|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/sabres-star-jack-eichel-indefinitely-high-ankle-sprain/|website=sportsnet.ca|access-date=March 17, 2018|date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> He returned 15 games later to help the Sabres beat the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] for the first time since 2009.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Yerdon|first1=Joe|title=Eichel has assist in return, Sabres top Blackhawks|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/chicago-blackhawks-buffalo-sabres-game-recap/c-297036104|website=nhl.com|access-date=March 17, 2018|date=March 17, 2018}}</ref> Eichel finished the 2017–18 season with 25 goals and 39 assists for a total of 64 points in only 67 games.
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 During the summer before the [[2018–19 NHL season|2018–19 season]], Eichel changed his jersey number from 15 to 9, the same number he wore at Boston University.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eichel unveils new, old number, former teammate Kane chimes in |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/buffalo-sabres-jack-eichel-unveils-new-number/c-299431056?tid=281396148 |website=NHL.com |access-date=July 7, 2018 |date=July 6, 2018}}</ref> On October 3, 2018, before the beginning of the regular season, Eichel was named the captain of the Sabres.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sabres name Eichel captain |url=https://www.tsn.ca/sabres-name-eichel-captain-1.1185304 |website=TSN.ca |access-date=October 3, 2018 |date=October 3, 2018}}</ref> On March 10, 2019, Eichel was suspended for two games for illegally checking [[Colorado Avalanche]] player [[Carl Söderberg]] in the head.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eichel suspended two games for actions in Sabres game against Avalanche |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/sabres-forward-jack-eichel-suspended-two-games/c-305659058?tid=277549076 |website=NHL.com |access-date=March 10, 2019 |date=March 10, 2019}}</ref> On March 28, 2019, Eichel scored his 100th career goal in a 5–4 overtime loss to the [[Detroit Red Wings]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Red Wings recover, top Sabres in OT |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/detroit-red-wings-buffalo-sabres-game-recap/c-306221676 |website=NHL.com |access-date=March 28, 2019 |date=March 28, 2019}}</ref>
-On November 16, 2019, Eichel scored four goals in a 4–2 win over the Ottawa Senators.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ludwiczak |first1=Mark |title=Eichel scores career-high 4 goals, Sabres top Senators 4-2 |url=https://apnews.com/article/4d8b8536c01f4afcb23bd750960f094c |website=AP News |access-date=February 18, 2021 |date=November 16, 2019}}</ref> He was the seventh Sabres player to record four goals in one game and first since Thomas Vanek did it on April 10, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ryndak |first1=Chris |title=Eichel's 4-goal game lifts Sabres over Senators |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/jack-eichels-4-goal-game-lifts-sabres-over-senators-november-16-2019-hockey-fights-cancer-night/c-311433776 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 18, 2021 |date=November 16, 2019}}</ref> On December 7, Eichel recorded two assists to reach 300 career points in a 6–5 overtime loss to the [[Vancouver Canucks]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Facts and Figures: Aho scores three ways for Hurricanes |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/facts-and-figures-sebastian-aho-leads-the-way-carolina-december-8/c-312324604 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 18, 2021 |date=December 7, 2019}}</ref> On January 2, 2020, Eichel became the first player in Sabres history to score a [[Penalty shot (ice hockey)|penalty shot]] goal in overtime, and also set a franchise record for goals scored in overtime, as the Sabres won 3–2 against the [[Edmonton Oilers]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Engel |first1=Heather |title=Eichel scores on OT penalty shot to lift Sabres past Oilers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-buffalo-sabres-game-recap/c-313375150 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 18, 2021 |date=January 2, 2020 |quote=Eichel is the first player in Sabres history to score a penalty-shot goal in overtime. ... Eichel scored his seventh overtime goal in the NHL, moving him past Derek Roy and Thomas Vanek for most in Buffalo history.}}</ref> On February 1, Eichel scored the eighth overtime goal of his career in a 2–1 win over the [[Columbus Blue Jackets]], improving the previous franchise record for most regular-season overtime goals.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Engel |first1=Heather |title=Eichel, Sabres end Blue Jackets winning streak at six |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/columbus-blue-jackets-buffalo-sabres-game-recap/c-314517304 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 18, 2021 |date=February 1, 2020 |quote=Eichel scored his eighth career NHL overtime goal, the most in Sabres history.}}</ref>
+On November 16, 2019, Eichel scored four goals in a 4–2 win over the Ottawa Senators.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ludwiczak |first1=Mark |title=Eichel scores career-high 4 goals, Sabres top Senators 4-2 |url=https://apnews.com/article/4d8b8536c01f4afcb23bd750960f094c |website=AP News |access-date=February 18, 2021 |date=November 16, 2019}}</ref> He was the seventh Sabres player to record four goals in one game and first since [[Thomas Vanek]] did it on April 10, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ryndak |first1=Chris |title=Eichel's 4-goal game lifts Sabres over Senators |url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/jack-eichels-4-goal-game-lifts-sabres-over-senators-november-16-2019-hockey-fights-cancer-night/c-311433776 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 18, 2021 |date=November 16, 2019}}</ref> On December 7, Eichel recorded two assists to reach 300 career points in a 6–5 overtime loss to the [[Vancouver Canucks]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Facts and Figures: Aho scores three ways for Hurricanes |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/facts-and-figures-sebastian-aho-leads-the-way-carolina-december-8/c-312324604 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 18, 2021 |date=December 7, 2019}}</ref> On January 2, 2020, Eichel became the first player in Sabres history to score a [[Penalty shot (ice hockey)|penalty shot]] goal in overtime, and also set a franchise record for goals scored in overtime, as the Sabres won 3–2 against the [[Edmonton Oilers]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Engel |first1=Heather |title=Eichel scores on OT penalty shot to lift Sabres past Oilers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-buffalo-sabres-game-recap/c-313375150 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 18, 2021 |date=January 2, 2020 |quote=Eichel is the first player in Sabres history to score a penalty-shot goal in overtime. ... Eichel scored his seventh overtime goal in the NHL, moving him past [[Derek Roy]] and Thomas Vanek for most in Buffalo history.}}</ref> On February 1, Eichel scored the eighth overtime goal of his career in a 2–1 win over the [[Columbus Blue Jackets]], improving the previous franchise record for most regular-season overtime goals.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Engel |first1=Heather |title=Eichel, Sabres end Blue Jackets winning streak at six |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/columbus-blue-jackets-buffalo-sabres-game-recap/c-314517304 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 18, 2021 |date=February 1, 2020 |quote=Eichel scored his eighth career NHL overtime goal, the most in Sabres history.}}</ref>
 On April 14, 2021, it was announced that Eichel would miss the remainder of the [[2020–21 NHL season|2020–21 season]] to recover from surgery to repair a [[spinal disc herniation]]. In May, Eichel, along with [[Sam Reinhart]], expressed their frustration with the Sabres. He stated, "I have a lot of thinking to do in this offseason... there's a lot I have to consider."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vogl|first=John|title=Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart vent frustration with Sabres. Is a trade next and how soon?|url=https://theathletic.com/2579244/2021/05/10/jack-eichel-and-sam-reinhart-vent-frustration-with-sabres-is-a-trade-next-and-how-soon/|access-date=May 13, 2021|website=The Athletic}}</ref> Specifically, Eichel was frustrated with the Sabres' refusal to clear him to undergo [[Intervertebral disc arthroplasty|artificial disk replacement]], a procedure recommended by his personal chiropractor and an outside doctor he had consulted, but had never before been performed on an active NHL player. The current collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and its players' union gives teams the final say on players' medical care.<ref name=Kaplan20230613>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/37841024/vegas-golden-knights-jack-eichel-win-cup-surgery |title=The surgery and recovery that put Jack Eichel on the verge of a Cup title |first=Emily |last=Kaplan |website=ESPN.com |date=June 13, 2023 |access-date=June 13, 2023}}</ref>
-Eichel's relationship with the Sabres failed to improve, and on September 23, 2021, Eichel was stripped of the team captaincy as a result of failing his physical and being placed on long-term injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jack Eichel Buffalo Sabres captaincy|url=https://www.tsn.ca/jack-eichel-buffalo-sabres-captaincy-1.1697091|access-date=2021-09-23|website=TSN|date=2021-09-23}}</ref>
+Eichel's relationship with the Sabres failed to improve, and on September 23, 2021, Eichel was stripped of the team captaincy as a result of failing his physical and being placed on long-term injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jack Eichel Buffalo Sabres captaincy|url=https://www.tsn.ca/jack-eichel-buffalo-sabres-captaincy-1.1697091|access-date=September 23, 2021|website=TSN|date=September 23, 2021}}</ref>
-====Vegas Golden Knights====
-On November 4, 2021, Eichel was traded, along with a third-round draft pick, to the [[Vegas Golden Knights]] in exchange for [[Alex Tuch]], [[Peyton Krebs]], and first-round and second-round draft picks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Forward Jack Eichel from the Buffalo Sabres |url=https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights/news/vegas-golden-knights-acquire-forward-jack-eichel-from-the-buffalo-sabres/c-327563858 |website=NHL.com |access-date=November 5, 2021 |date=November 4, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sabres trade Eichel to Golden Knights after long dispute|url=https://www.tsn.ca/buffalo-sabres-jack-eichel-vegas-golden-knights-1.1716133|access-date=2021-11-04|website=TSN|date=2021-11-04}}</ref> His new team allowed Eichel to undergo his preferred surgery, and following recovery he began training with the team. He made his debut with the Golden Knights on February 16, 2022, a 2–0 loss to the [[Colorado Avalanche]]. This was Eichel's first NHL game in almost a year, and he remarked that "I was having a pretty fun time out there," adding that he expected returning to competition would be a process.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jack Eichel makes debut for Vegas Golden Knights, appears in his first game since March 2021|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/33309474/jack-eichel-makes-debut-vegas-golden-knights-appears-1st-game-march-2021|last=Shilton|first=Kristen|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=2022-02-17}}</ref> He scored his first goal with the Golden Knights on February 20, a 4–1 victory over the [[San Jose Sharks]], notching an assist as well in the game.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jack Eichel, 'trying to get a little more aggressive,' scores his first goal with Vegas Golden Knights|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/33339619/jack-eichel-trying-get-little-more-aggressive-scores-first-goal-vegas-golden-knights|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=2022-02-21}}</ref> On March 10, he made his first appearance with the Golden Knights in Buffalo, where he was greeted with consistent booing from the crowd, notably when Tuch, who had been part of the trade, stripped the puck from him and scored to complete the Sabres' 3–1 victory.<ref>{{Cite news|title='It was electric': Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs and Sabres get best of Jack Eichel and Golden Knights|url=https://theathletic.com/3177047/2022/03/11/it-was-electric-alex-tuch-peyton-krebs-and-sabres-get-best-of-jack-eichel-and-golden-knights/|last=Vogl|first=John|work=[[The Athletic]] |date=2022-03-11}}</ref> Eichel remarked, "This is about the loudest I've heard this place ever. Really. After it took seven years, and me leaving for them to get into the game."<ref>{{Cite news|title=Eichel sounds off on Buffalo fans after Tuch gets last laugh as Sabres top Golden Knights|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/buffalo-sabres-vegas-golden-knights-recap-march-10-1.6381390|last=Wawrow|first=John|work=[[CBC Sports]] |date=2022-03-11}}</ref> Eichel would ultimately finish the season with twelve goals and ten assists in 33 games, generally deemed a successful return, but the Golden Knights struggled with injuries to numerous core players and ultimately missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Slumping Vegas Golden Knights officially eliminated, will miss Stanley Cup Playoffs for first time|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/33818552/slumping-vegas-golden-knights-officially-eliminated-miss-stanley-cup-playoffs-first|last=Shilton|first=Kristen|work=[[ESPN]] |date=April 28, 2022}}</ref> This turn of events would also be greeted with jeers among many Sabres fans.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wyrk.com/jack-eichel-twitter/ | title=Jack Eichel Hate Continues on Social Media After Missing Playoffs |website=[[WYRK]] |last=Fields |first=Dave |date=April 28, 2022 }}</ref>
+====Vegas Golden Knights (2021–present)====
-The [[2022–23 NHL season|2022–23 season]] would begin on a much better note for the Golden Knights, with new coach [[Bruce Cassidy]]'s arrival shifting the team's playing style and calling on Eichel to assume heavy responsibilities in the defensive zone. In the first 23 games of the season, Eichel registered 26 points, a career-high pace, while the Knights took a clear lead in the [[Pacific Division (NHL)|Pacific Division]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jack Eichel is back among the NHL's elite — 'I don't take anything for granted anymore'|url=https://theathletic.com/3929750/2022/11/28/jack-eichel-golden-knights-trade-surgery/|last=Granger|first=Jesse|work=[[The Athletic]] |date=November 28, 2022}}</ref> His second return to Buffalo would be a much greater success than the first, scoring a hat trick and also managing an assist while leading the Golden Knights to a 7–4 victory.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Imagine trading Jack Eichel?': Former Sabre sticks it to Buffalo with revenge hat trick|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/imagine-trading-jack-eichel-former-sabre-sticks-it-to-buffalo-with-revenge-hat-trick/|work=[[Sportsnet]] |date=November 10, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Eichel scores hat trick in Buffalo return, Vegas beats Sabres for 9th straight win|url=https://www.tsn.ca/jack-eichel-hat-trick-vegas-golden-knights-buffalo-sabres-1.1876499|work=[[The Sports Network|TSN]] |date=November 10, 2022}}</ref> Eichel missed several games in December and January with a lower body injury, which inaugurated a noticeable cold spell in his point production, in turn contributing to a downtick in the Golden Knights' record heading into the All-Star break. He was rejuvenated upon his return, helping the team win the [[Pacific Division (NHL)|Pacific Division]] title. He finished the regular season with 27 goals and 39 assists in 67 games.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jack Eichel finally gets chance to perform on playoff stage|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/goldenknights/jack-eichel-finally-gets-chance-to-perform-on-playoff-stage-2763058/|last=Gotz|first=Ben|newspaper=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]] |date=April 15, 2023}}</ref> The Golden Knights qualified for the [[2023 Stanley Cup playoffs]] with a first-round matchup against the [[Winnipeg Jets]], ending Eichel's long history of missing the post-season.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Golden Knights' Eichel ends personal playoff drought|url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/golden-knights-jack-eichel-ends-personal-playoff-drought-1.1946468|work=[[The Sports Network|TSN]] |date=April 15, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Eichel, Hughes among top players to watch in Stanley Cup Playoffs|url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/jack-eichel-jack-hughes-among-top-players-to-watch-in-stanley-cup-playoffs-1.1946953|work=[[The Sports Network|TSN]] |date=April 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title='Nothing is better than playoff hockey': Eichel anxiously awaits postseason debut|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nothing-is-better-than-playoff-hockey-eichel-anxiously-awaits-postseason-debut/|last=Wiebe|first=Ken|work=[[Sportsnet]] |date=April 15, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=How Golden Knights' Jack Eichel spent 7 years preparing for his playoff moment|url=https://theathletic.com/4416294/2023/04/17/jack-eichel-golden-knights-playoffs-jets/|last=Granger|first=Jesse|work=[[The Athletic]] |date=April 17, 2023}}</ref> After a slow start in the early games, Eichel became one of the Golden Knights' most important players, leading the team to win the series in five games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2023 |title=Eichel thriving in 1st playoff experience for Golden Knights |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jack-eichel-thriving-in-first-stanley-cup-playoffs-with-vegas-golden-knights/c-343890506 |last1=Roarke |first1=Shawn P. |access-date=May 10, 2023 |website=NHL.com}}</ref> Vegas advanced to the second round to face the [[Edmonton Oilers]], a matchup that attracted media attention due to its pitting Eichel against McDavid, which had been considered a potential career rivalry at the time of the 2015 draft.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2023 |title=McDavid, Eichel set to face off in Western 2nd Round |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/connor-mcdavid-jack-eichel-edmonton-oilers-vegas-golden-knights-set-to-face-off/c-344101478 |last1=Roarke |first1=Shawn P. |access-date=May 10, 2023 |website=NHL.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Preview: Who will win the McDavid-Eichel showdown?|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/stanley-cup-playoffs-round-2-preview-who-will-win-the-mcdavid-eichel-showdown/ |last= Dixon |first= Ryan |website=[[Sportsnet]] |access-date=May 10, 2023 |date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Jack Eichel holds his own against Oilers star Connor McDavid |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sports-columns/ed-graney/jack-eichel-holds-his-own-against-oilers-star-connor-mcdavid-2774785/ |last=Graney |first=Ed |newspaper=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]] |access-date=May 10, 2023 |date=May 9, 2023}}</ref> The Golden Knights defeated the Oilers in a six-game series, reaching the Western Conference Final against the [[Dallas Stars]], with Eichel earning praise for his playoff performance.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Golden Knights' Jack Eichel stamps himself as a Conn Smythe candidate|url=https://theathletic.com/4526486/2023/05/17/jack-eichel-golden-knights-playoffs/|last=Granger|first=Jesse|work=[[The Athletic]] |date=May 17, 2023 |access-date=May 17, 2023 }}</ref> After beating the Stars in six games, the Golden Knights reached the [[2023 Stanley Cup Finals|Cup Finals]] against the [[Florida Panthers]], winning in five games. Eichel led the league in postseason scoring with 26 points, the third-most for any NHL player in their first playoffs.<ref name=SC23>{{Cite news|title=Eichel wins Stanley Cup with Golden Knights less than two years after neck surgery|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/jack-eichel-wins-stanley-cup-with-golden-knights-less-than-2-years-since-neck-surgery/|work=[[Sportsnet]] |date=June 14, 2023 |access-date=June 14, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Next to none:' Jack Eichel quiets critics with postseason run|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/goldenknights/next-to-none-jack-eichel-quiets-critics-with-postseason-run-2794173 |last=Gotz |first=Ben |newspaper=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]] |access-date=June 14, 2023 |date=June 14, 2023}}</ref> He finished second in voting for the [[Conn Smythe Trophy]] for playoff MVP, behind linemate [[Jonathan Marchessault]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thephwa.com/2023/06/14/phwa-ballots-jonathan-marchessaults-2023-conn-smythe-trophy-win/|title=PHWA Ballots: Marchessault's 2023 Conn Smythe Trophy win|last=Seravalli|first=Frank|publisher=[[Professional Hockey Writers' Association]]|date=June 14, 2023|access-date=June 14, 2023}}</ref>
+[[File:Winter Classic - Vegas Golden Knights at Seattle Kraken - January 1, 2024 - Joey Daccord and Jack Eichel (53441150924).jpg|thumb|200px|Eichel making a play in front of [[Joey Daccord]] of the [[Seattle Kraken]] during the [[2024 Winter Classic]].]]
+On November 4, 2021, Eichel was traded, along with a third-round draft pick, to the [[Vegas Golden Knights]] in exchange for [[Peyton Krebs]], [[Alex Tuch]], and first-round and second-round draft picks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Forward Jack Eichel from the Buffalo Sabres |url=https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights/news/vegas-golden-knights-acquire-forward-jack-eichel-from-the-buffalo-sabres/c-327563858 |website=NHL.com |access-date=November 5, 2021 |date=November 4, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sabres trade Eichel to Golden Knights after long dispute|url=https://www.tsn.ca/buffalo-sabres-jack-eichel-vegas-golden-knights-1.1716133|access-date=2021-11-04|website=TSN|date=2021-11-04}}</ref> His new team allowed Eichel to undergo his preferred surgery, and following recovery he began training with the team. He made his debut with the Golden Knights on February 16, 2022, a 2–0 loss to the [[Colorado Avalanche]]. This was Eichel's first NHL game in almost a year, and he remarked that "I was having a pretty fun time out there," adding that he expected returning to competition would be a process.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jack Eichel makes debut for Vegas Golden Knights, appears in his first game since March 2021|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/33309474/jack-eichel-makes-debut-vegas-golden-knights-appears-1st-game-march-2021|last=Shilton|first=Kristen|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=February 17, 2022}}</ref> He scored his first goal with the Golden Knights on February 20, a 4–1 victory over the [[San Jose Sharks]], notching an assist as well in the game.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jack Eichel, 'trying to get a little more aggressive,' scores his first goal with Vegas Golden Knights|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/33339619/jack-eichel-trying-get-little-more-aggressive-scores-first-goal-vegas-golden-knights|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=2022-02-21}}</ref> On March 10, he made his first appearance with the Golden Knights in Buffalo, where he was greeted with consistent booing from the crowd, notably when Tuch, who had been part of the trade, stripped the puck from him and scored to complete the Sabres' 3–1 victory.<ref>{{Cite news|title='It was electric': Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs and Sabres get best of Jack Eichel and Golden Knights|url=https://theathletic.com/3177047/2022/03/11/it-was-electric-alex-tuch-peyton-krebs-and-sabres-get-best-of-jack-eichel-and-golden-knights/|last=Vogl|first=John|work=[[The Athletic]] |date=March 11, 2022}}</ref> Eichel remarked, "This is about the loudest I've heard this place ever. Really. After it took seven years, and me leaving for them to get into the game."<ref>{{Cite news|title=Eichel sounds off on Buffalo fans after Tuch gets last laugh as Sabres top Golden Knights|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/buffalo-sabres-vegas-golden-knights-recap-march-10-1.6381390|last=Wawrow|first=John|work=[[CBC Sports]] |date=March 11, 2022}}</ref> Eichel would ultimately finish the season with twelve goals and ten assists in 33 games, generally deemed a successful return, but the Golden Knights struggled with injuries to numerous core players and ultimately missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Slumping Vegas Golden Knights officially eliminated, will miss Stanley Cup Playoffs for first time|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/33818552/slumping-vegas-golden-knights-officially-eliminated-miss-stanley-cup-playoffs-first|last=Shilton|first=Kristen|work=[[ESPN]] |date=April 28, 2022}}</ref> This turn of events would also be greeted with jeers among many Sabres fans.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wyrk.com/jack-eichel-twitter/ | title=Jack Eichel Hate Continues on Social Media After Missing Playoffs |website=[[WYRK]] |last=Fields |first=Dave |date=April 28, 2022}}</ref>
+[[File:Jack Eichel and Alex Pietrangelo - October 2024.jpg|thumb|left|160px|Eichel (foreground) and [[Alex Pietrangelo]] with the Golden Knights in 2024.]]
+The [[2022–23 NHL season|2022–23 season]] would begin on a much better note for the Golden Knights, with new coach [[Bruce Cassidy]]'s arrival shifting the team's playing style and calling on Eichel to assume heavy responsibilities in the defensive zone. In the first 23 games of the season, Eichel registered 26 points, a career-high pace, while the Knights took a clear lead in the [[Pacific Division (NHL)|Pacific Division]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jack Eichel is back among the NHL's elite — 'I don't take anything for granted anymore'|url=https://theathletic.com/3929750/2022/11/28/jack-eichel-golden-knights-trade-surgery/|last=Granger|first=Jesse|work=[[The Athletic]] |date=November 28, 2022}}</ref> His second return to Buffalo would be a much greater success than the first, scoring a hat trick and also managing an assist while leading the Golden Knights to a 7–4 victory.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Imagine trading Jack Eichel?': Former Sabre sticks it to Buffalo with revenge hat trick|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/imagine-trading-jack-eichel-former-sabre-sticks-it-to-buffalo-with-revenge-hat-trick/|work=[[Sportsnet]] |date=November 10, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Eichel scores hat trick in Buffalo return, Vegas beats Sabres for 9th straight win|url=https://www.tsn.ca/jack-eichel-hat-trick-vegas-golden-knights-buffalo-sabres-1.1876499|work=[[The Sports Network|TSN]] |date=November 10, 2022}}</ref> Eichel missed several games in December and January with a lower body injury, which inaugurated a noticeable cold spell in his point production, in turn contributing to a downtick in the Golden Knights' record heading into the All-Star break. He was rejuvenated upon his return, helping the team win the [[Pacific Division (NHL)|Pacific Division]] title. He finished the regular season with 27 goals and 39 assists in 67 games.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jack Eichel finally gets chance to perform on playoff stage|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/goldenknights/jack-eichel-finally-gets-chance-to-perform-on-playoff-stage-2763058/|last=Gotz|first=Ben|newspaper=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]] |date=April 15, 2023}}</ref> The Golden Knights qualified for the [[2023 Stanley Cup playoffs]] with a first-round matchup against the [[Winnipeg Jets]], ending Eichel's long history of missing the post-season.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Golden Knights' Eichel ends personal playoff drought|url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/golden-knights-jack-eichel-ends-personal-playoff-drought-1.1946468|work=[[The Sports Network|TSN]] |date=April 15, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Eichel, Hughes among top players to watch in Stanley Cup Playoffs|url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/jack-eichel-jack-hughes-among-top-players-to-watch-in-stanley-cup-playoffs-1.1946953|work=[[The Sports Network|TSN]] |date=April 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title='Nothing is better than playoff hockey': Eichel anxiously awaits postseason debut|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nothing-is-better-than-playoff-hockey-eichel-anxiously-awaits-postseason-debut/|last=Wiebe|first=Ken|work=[[Sportsnet]] |date=April 15, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=How Golden Knights' Jack Eichel spent 7 years preparing for his playoff moment|url=https://theathletic.com/4416294/2023/04/17/jack-eichel-golden-knights-playoffs-jets/|last=Granger|first=Jesse|work=[[The Athletic]] |date=April 17, 2023}}</ref> After a slow start in the early games, Eichel became one of the Golden Knights' most important players, leading the team to win the series in five games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2023 |title=Eichel thriving in 1st playoff experience for Golden Knights |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jack-eichel-thriving-in-first-stanley-cup-playoffs-with-vegas-golden-knights/c-343890506 |last1=Roarke |first1=Shawn P. |access-date=May 10, 2023 |website=NHL.com}}</ref> Vegas advanced to the second round to face the [[Edmonton Oilers]], a matchup that attracted media attention due to its pitting Eichel against McDavid, which had been considered a potential career rivalry at the time of the 2015 draft.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2023 |title=McDavid, Eichel set to face off in Western 2nd Round |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/connor-mcdavid-jack-eichel-edmonton-oilers-vegas-golden-knights-set-to-face-off/c-344101478 |last1=Roarke |first1=Shawn P. |access-date=May 10, 2023 |website=NHL.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Preview: Who will win the McDavid-Eichel showdown?|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/stanley-cup-playoffs-round-2-preview-who-will-win-the-mcdavid-eichel-showdown/ |last= Dixon |first= Ryan |website=[[Sportsnet]] |access-date=May 10, 2023 |date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Jack Eichel holds his own against Oilers star Connor McDavid |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sports-columns/ed-graney/jack-eichel-holds-his-own-against-oilers-star-connor-mcdavid-2774785/ |last=Graney |first=Ed |newspaper=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]] |access-date=May 10, 2023 |date=May 9, 2023}}</ref> The Golden Knights defeated the Oilers in a six-game series, reaching the Western Conference Final against the [[Dallas Stars]], with Eichel earning praise for his playoff performance.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Golden Knights' Jack Eichel stamps himself as a Conn Smythe candidate|url=https://theathletic.com/4526486/2023/05/17/jack-eichel-golden-knights-playoffs/|last=Granger|first=Jesse|work=[[The Athletic]] |date=May 17, 2023 |access-date=May 17, 2023}}</ref> After beating the Stars in six games, the Golden Knights reached the [[2023 Stanley Cup Finals|Cup Finals]] against the [[Florida Panthers]], winning in five games. Eichel led the league in postseason scoring with 26 points, the third-most for any NHL player in their first playoffs.<ref name=SC23>{{Cite news|title=Eichel wins Stanley Cup with Golden Knights less than two years after neck surgery|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/jack-eichel-wins-stanley-cup-with-golden-knights-less-than-2-years-since-neck-surgery/|work=[[Sportsnet]] |date=June 14, 2023 |access-date=June 14, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Next to none:' Jack Eichel quiets critics with postseason run|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/goldenknights/next-to-none-jack-eichel-quiets-critics-with-postseason-run-2794173 |last=Gotz |first=Ben |newspaper=[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]] |access-date=June 14, 2023 |date=June 14, 2023}}</ref> He finished second in voting for the [[Conn Smythe Trophy]] for playoff MVP, behind linemate [[Jonathan Marchessault]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thephwa.com/2023/06/14/phwa-ballots-jonathan-marchessaults-2023-conn-smythe-trophy-win/|title=PHWA Ballots: Marchessault's 2023 Conn Smythe Trophy win|last=Seravalli|first=Frank|publisher=[[Professional Hockey Writers' Association]]|date=June 14, 2023|access-date=June 14, 2023}}</ref>
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-As a 15-year-old Eichel represented the United States at the [[2012 Winter Youth Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bostonjuniorbruins.com/archives/eichel-to-represent-team-usa/ |date=November 2, 2011 |title=Eichel To Represent Team Usa At Youth Olympics |publisher=Boston Junior Bruins |access-date=May 21, 2016 |archive-date=November 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127145516/http://bostonjuniorbruins.com/archives/eichel-to-represent-team-usa |url-status=dead }}</ref> He won a bronze medal with Team USA at the [[2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2014/01/02/top-us-prospect-jack-eichel-serves-notice-at-world-junior|title=Top U.S. prospect Jack Eichel serves notice at world junior}}</ref> and a silver medal at the [[2013 IIHF World U18 Championships]].<ref>[http://usphl.com/team-news/five-alumni-invited-to-world-junior-camp USPHL: Five Alumni Invited To World Junior Camp] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140923102914/http://usphl.com/team-news/five-alumni-invited-to-world-junior-camp |date=September 23, 2014 }}</ref> The following season he helped the USA squad capture the gold medal at the [[2014 IIHF World U18 Championships]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=28894|title=U.S. captures gold medal at U-18 Worlds}}</ref> and he competed as a 17-year-old as Team USA's youngest player at the [[2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://o.canada.com/sports/age-doesnt-hinder-american-jack-eichel-at-world-juniors|title=Age doesn't hinder American Jack Eichel at World Juniors|first=. All Rights|last=Reserved.|date=December 30, 2013|access-date=June 27, 2014|archive-date=October 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004021504/https://o.canada.com/sports/age-doesnt-hinder-american-jack-eichel-at-world-juniors|url-status=dead}}</ref> Eichel represented Team USA in the [[2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship]].
+As a 15-year-old Eichel represented the United States at the [[2012 Winter Youth Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bostonjuniorbruins.com/archives/eichel-to-represent-team-usa/ |date=November 2, 2011 |title=Eichel To Represent Team Usa At Youth Olympics |publisher=Boston Junior Bruins |access-date=May 21, 2016 |archive-date=November 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127145516/http://bostonjuniorbruins.com/archives/eichel-to-represent-team-usa |url-status=dead }}</ref> He won a bronze medal with Team USA at the [[2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2014/01/02/top-us-prospect-jack-eichel-serves-notice-at-world-junior|title=Top U.S. prospect Jack Eichel serves notice at world junior}}</ref> and a silver medal at the [[2013 IIHF World U18 Championships]].<ref>[http://usphl.com/team-news/five-alumni-invited-to-world-junior-camp USPHL: Five Alumni Invited To World Junior Camp] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140923102914/http://usphl.com/team-news/five-alumni-invited-to-world-junior-camp |date=September 23, 2014}}</ref> The following season he helped the USA squad capture the gold medal at the [[2014 IIHF World U18 Championships]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=28894|title=U.S. captures gold medal at U-18 Worlds}}</ref> and he competed as a 17-year-old as Team USA's youngest player at the [[2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://o.canada.com/sports/age-doesnt-hinder-american-jack-eichel-at-world-juniors|title=Age doesn't hinder American Jack Eichel at World Juniors|first=. All Rights|last=Reserved.|date=December 30, 2013|access-date=June 27, 2014|archive-date=October 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004021504/https://o.canada.com/sports/age-doesnt-hinder-american-jack-eichel-at-world-juniors|url-status=dead}}</ref> Eichel represented Team USA in the [[2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship]].
 At the conclusion of his freshman season with the Terriers, Eichel was named to make his full international debut with Team USA at the [[2015 IIHF World Championship|2015 World Championships]].<ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2015/04/18/jack-eichel-world-championships-team-usa-nhl-draft/26001893/ | title = Jack Eichel named to Team USA for World Champs | newspaper = [[USAToday]] | date = April 18, 2015 | access-date = April 18, 2015}}</ref> Eichel scored 2 goals, including a game winner in the group stage against Slovakia, and 5 assists during the tournament, where Team USA won bronze.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wgr550.com/Eichel-and-the-U-S-win-bronze/21526903|title=Eichel and the U.S. win bronze|publisher=WGR 550|author=Hamilton, Paul|date=May 17, 2015|access-date=May 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912110747/http://www.wgr550.com/Eichel-and-the-U-S-win-bronze/21526903|archive-date=September 12, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Eichel was selected to the 2017 Team USA IIHF World Championship roster.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eichel Added to 2017 U.S. Men's National Team|url=http://www.usahockey.com/news_article/show/783084-eichel-added-to-2017-u-s-men-s-national-team|website=usahockey.com|access-date=December 19, 2017|location=Colorado Springs, Colo.|date=April 19, 2017}}</ref> Team USA was eliminated in the quarter-finals and placed fifth overall. Eichel recorded zero goals and five assists in eight games at the championship.
-On April 19, 2019, Eichel was selected to represent Team USA at the [[2019 IIHF World Championship]], held in [[Bratislava]] and [[Košice|Kosice]], [[Slovakia]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1013947 | title = First 17 players named to 2019 U.S. Men's national team | publisher = [[USA Hockey]] | date = April 19, 2019 | access-date = April 19, 2019}}</ref>
+On April 19, 2019, Eichel was selected to represent Team USA at the [[2019 IIHF World Championship]], held in [[Bratislava]] and [[Košice]], [[Slovakia]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1013947 | title = First 17 players named to 2019 U.S. Men's national team | publisher = [[USA Hockey]] | date = April 19, 2019 | access-date = April 19, 2019}}</ref>
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 | [[National Hockey League All-Star Game|NHL All-Star Game]]
-| [[63rd National Hockey League All-Star Game|2018]], [[64th National Hockey League All-Star Game|2019]], [[65th National Hockey League All-Star Game|2020]]
+| [[63rd National Hockey League All-Star Game|2018]], [[64th National Hockey League All-Star Game|2019]], [[65th National Hockey League All-Star Game|2020]], [[2024 National Hockey League All-Star Game|2024]]
-| <ref>{{Cite web|title=Eichel honored to represent Sabres at All-Star Game|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jack-eichel-excited-for-first-nhl-all-star-game/c-294862954|access-date=June 9, 2020|website=NHL.com}}</ref>
+| <ref>{{Cite web|title=Eichel honored to represent Sabres at All-Star Game|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/jack-eichel-excited-for-first-nhl-all-star-game/c-294862954|access-date=June 9, 2020|website=NHL.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=NHL All-Star Game rosters unveiled; Matthews to represent host Maple Leafs  |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2024-nhl-all-stars-announced |website=NHL.com |access-date=January 4, 2024 |date=January 4, 2024}}</ref>
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