Is Buffalo’s brightest star a victim of media bias?
Buffalo Sabres rookie Jack Eichel has been holding down the second-place spot among all NHL rookies for quite some time now. Following his assist against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, he boasts a stat line of 23-28-51, is currently tied for second in goals scored and has dished out the fourth-most assists among his fellow rookies this year.
And he will be lucky if he finishes fourth in the Calder Trophy voting.
Let’s clear a few things up before we go any farther.