The NHL announced its 31 nominees for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy late this afternoon. Jack Eichel was selected as the nominee from the Buffalo Sabres.
According to the NHL, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy is given annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community.
From all accounts Eichel took a huge step as a leader inside the room with the club this season. Head coach Ralph Krueger talked about his maturity throughout the year and I could personally see the change in approach during postgame interviews
Ralph Krueger on Jack Eichel’s leadership: “He’s now a leader that understands quality over quantity.