UPDATE: Eichel officially signed a three-year deal with the Sabres this afternoon. Here’s our full report on The Daily Free Press.
Center Jack Eichel will leave BU and sign a deal with the Buffalo Sabres, and is expected to sign a contract on Wednesday, a source confirmed with The Daily Free Press.
Eichel, who was drafted second overall by the Sabres on Friday night, was reportedly weighing his options and waiting to decide whether to turn pro until after the draft.
Shawn Stepner of WKBW, the ABC affiliate in Buffalo, first reported that Eichel will sign his deal Wednesday. And it looks like Eichel is already in Buffalo:
Jack Eichel is in #Buffalo for the first time as a member of the #Sabres pic.twitter.com/RxWBbUbltE
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) July 1, 2015
Eichel was greeted by #Sabres President Ted Black. Said he didn't want to answer any questions right now @WKBW pic.twitter.com/FrPy7sBzU2
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) July 1, 2015
This post will be updated as more information becomes available.