Career
He is currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Eichel was selected second overall in the 2015 National Hockey League Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. Amateur
Eichel played for the United States of America Hockey National Team Development Program team during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 seasons, and was recognized for his outstanding play during the 2013-2014 season when he was named to the United States Hockey League Second All-Star Team.
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.
In 40 games with Boston University, Eichel led the nation in scoring with 26 goals, 45 assists, and 71 points. Eichel was projected to be the second overall selection in the 2015 National Hockey League Entry Draft behind projected first overall pick Connor McDavid.
Professional
On June 26, 2015, Eichel was selected 2nd overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2015 National Hockey League Entry Draft. On July 1, 2015, Eichel signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Sabres.
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.
Eichel scored his first National Hockey League goal on October 8, 2015, becoming the youngest player in Sabres history to do so, in his first game in the National Hockey League against the Ottawa Senators. As a 15-year-old Eichel represented the United States at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics. The following season he helped the United States of America squad capture the gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships, and he competed as a 17-year-old as Team United States of America"s youngest player at the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Eichel represented Team United States of America 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 United States of America at the 2015 World Championships.