John Eichel
15 Interesting Facts
A generational American center, he rose from a standout NCAA career to capture the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.
He won the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in NCAA men's ice hockey in 2015.
He helped lead his team to a Stanley Cup championship in 2023.
He was selected second overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
He changed his jersey number from 15 to 9 prior to the 2018-19 season.
He scored his first NHL goal in his debut game against the Ottawa Senators in 2015.
He was the first player in Buffalo Sabres history to score a penalty-shot goal in overtime.
He served as the captain of the Buffalo Sabres from 2018 until 2021.
He recorded a career-high 94 points during the 2024-25 regular season.
He was the second freshman ever to win the Hobey Baker Award, following Paul Kariya.
He was suspended for two games in 2019 for an illegal check to the head of Carl Söderberg.
He led the league in postseason scoring during his first playoff run in 2023 with 26 points.
He was named the NHL's second star of the week during the second week of the 2025-26 season.
He was the seventh player in Buffalo franchise history to score four goals in a single game.
He was the youngest player in Buffalo Sabres history to score an NHL goal at the time of his debut.
He was one of only three players in the 30 years preceding 2025 to record 15 or more points in his team's first six games of a season.
About John Eichel
A dynamic center and former second overall draft pick, he transitioned from a stellar collegiate career at Boston University to become a franchise centerpiece in Buffalo before winning a Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023. Known for his elite speed and offensive vision, he has consistently been one of the top American-born talents in the league since entering the NHL in 2015.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
2023
Hobey Baker Award
2015
NHL All-Star
2018, 2019, 2020, 2024
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Teams & Career
John Eichel plays for 2 different teams during his 11 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2015.