With a steady home life, a steady pre-game meal routine and linemates he can really create with, life is good for the Buffalo rookie. Jack Eichel's pre-game routine is already down pat.

So if you're a Buffalo Sabres fan, take solace in the fact that the season is almost here. And with it comes rookie center Jack Eichel, the type of prospect that can change a franchise's fortunes.

It’s been a little more than three years since the Buffalo Sabres sent forward Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Sabres sent Eichel and a 2023 third-round pick to Vegas for Alex Tuch ...

Eichel recorded a power-play assist and won 18 of 23 faceoffs in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Rangers.