Right as panic was set to ensue, the Vegas Golden Knights came to the rescue.

Hours before the start of the 2025-2026 NHL season, the club announced an eight-year, $108 million contract extension with superstar forward Jack Eichel. The deal was regarded as imminent to get done all offseason, but concerns started to surface as weeks turned to months without an agreement between the two sides.

“There’s definitely some peace of mind that comes with getting something done,” Eichel said shortly after signing the extension. “I said all along I wanted to be here.”

The 28-year-old Eichel is now locked up through the 2033-2034 season at what’s already looking like a bargain price.

That description may sound outrageous considering Eichel will make $13.5 million per year, the third-highest salary

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