Source: Eichel may not start NHL season with contract extension

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the season approaches, it appears that star forward Jack Eichel will begin the year without a contract extension, a source familiar with the negotiations told News 4 Sports Reporter Nick Filipowski.
“No talks,” the source said, adding “Could change, but we don’t know.”
The Sabres and Eichel had been negotiating the terms on an eight-year deal, the maximum allowed by the NHL.
The center, who was the Sabres’ second overall selecti