Tim Murray has gotten to know Jack Eichel pretty well during the past month. Whether it was formal interviews, chats at the draft or a relaxing night on a yacht, the Sabres’ general manager couldn’t help but notice how genuine Eichel seemed.
Murray is confident that will serve the 18-year-old well now that’s he embarking on an NHL career.
“The accolades that he’s had for the last couple years and a lot of people paying attention to him, I’m not sure I could have kept an even keel at that age,” Murray said Wednesday. “That really impresses me about him.