Eichel out indefinitely with another high-ankle sprain
More bad news for the Buffalo Sabres.
All-Star forward Jack Eichel was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and will be out four-to-six weeks. The injury occurred Saturday in Boston and forced Eichel from the game in the first period.
The 21-year-old missed most of the first two months of last season with a high-ankle sprain as well. Last year's injury was to his left ankle, and this latest injury is to his right ankle, according to the Buffalo News' Mike Harrington.
Eichel was in the midst of a career season, his third in the NHL. He made his first All-Star team, and goes down with 22 goals and 53 points in 55 games. His play has been about the only bright spot in another very disappointing season in Buffalo.
The Sabres' 42 points rank last in the Eastern Conference and 30th out of 31 teams in the NHL. Only the Arizona Coyotes are worse.
With Eichel looking at another six-to-eight weeks on the sidelines, it's conceivable - and likely - that his season is over.