It’s official.
Jack Eichel has officially joined the Buffalo Sabres.
Eichel signed his three-year, entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, the team announced via Twitter.
BREAKING NEWS: Jack Eichel signs three-year, entry-level contract with #Sabres. Details to come. pic.twitter.com/4nDj6zWcap
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 1, 2015
Eichel, 18, was long-touted as one of the top prospects heading into last weekend’s NHL Draft. It came as no surprise, then, when Sabres GM Tim Murray stepped up to the podium and announced the selection of Eichel at second overall.