“Gio” was a seasoned veteran and a 2003 Stanley Cup winner with New Jersey Devils. 15 for the past three seasons. (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers). Related: Sabres Find Their Captain on Clean Out Day.

Fans who currently hold a 15 Eichel sweater may want to turn that in for a new one. 9 when Eichel first joined the team, which was another reason the North Chelmsford, Mass., native went with No. Limited to 25 copies, there is also another version without a sticker autograph, but it does feature a larger patch. At Boston University he was always #9, and apparently he wants to try for better luck with it now in the NHL. In three NHL seasons, the North Chelmsford, Mass. Completists may just have to make their peace with not owning one of these limited cards as they rarely surface and sell for a ton. Canadiens sign goalie Jake Allen to two-year extension, Canucks' Nate Schmidt opens up about 'emotional' trade from Golden Knights, 31 Thoughts: Inside the tough, tense early days of NHL free agency, Maple Leafs sign goalie Aaron Dell to one-year, $800K contract. Without a doubt, this is the rarest Jack Eickel rookie card. Brian Gionta served as the Sabres captain from 2014 through 2017 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers). The Buffalo Sabres forward revealed Friday that he will wear No. The Sabres’ development camp was full of exciting prospects, including Dahlin, Mittelstadt, Lawrence Pilut and Victor Olofsson. Those looking for something more manageable can grab the jersey version of the base card that offers a 399 print run. 15, the Sabres Store will offer a $49 credit toward the purchase of a new adult Eichel No. It finished 23rd place with 81 points in 2015-16, 26th place with 78 points in 2016-17 and dead last (31st) with 62 points in 2017-18. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. Saved for UD Series 2, Eichel Young Guns rookie has finally arrived for collectors. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. Center -- shoots R Born Oct 28 1996 -- North Chelmsford, MA [23 yrs. “For a long time, the No. Enter your email address to get a new one. 9 Sabres uniform instead of the No. 1 overall pick, phenom Connor McDavid. The NHL uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies. Now 21 years old and with three years under his belt, it’s time for Eichel to show us the elite player he can be. 9 has always been a part of my identity as both a player and a person," Eichel said. Stay up to date on all the latest sports card and memorabilia news, articles, and products by subscribing to our newsletter below: I really like these articles btw, and I like how you update them throughout the year as more releases come out, Mail (will not be published) (required), © Copyright 2008-2020 The Cardboard Connection. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. And he’s only the fourth player in franchise history to score 20 or more goals in each of his first three NHL seasons (joining Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin and Thomas Vanek). All Rights Reserved, Jack Eichel Rookie Card Guide and Checklist – Updated, 2015-16 Fleer Showcase Jack Eichel RC #200 Patch #/299, 2015-16 SP Game Used Jack Eichel RC #127 #/15, 2015-16 SPx Jack Eichel RC #172 Jersey #/399, 2015-16 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns Jack Eichel RC #451, 2015-16 Upper Deck Black Diamond Jack Eichel RC #BDR-JE Quad Diamond Relics #/99, 2015-16 Upper Deck Full Force Jack Eichel RC #112, 2015-16 Upper Deck Trilogy Jack Eichel RC #133 #/999, #166 #/499, #199 #/49, 2015-16 Exquisite Collection Rookies Patch Jack Eichel #R-JE #/199, 2015-16 Upper Deck Artifacts Jack Eichel Rookie Redemption #RED206, 2015-16 Upper Deck MVP Rookie Redemptions Jack Eichel #252, 2015-16 Upper Deck Series 1 Jack Eichel Cards, 2015-16 Leaf ITG Superlative Signatures Jack Eichel #/25 #SIG-JE1, 2015 Leaf Trinity Jack Eichel #AJE1 Autograph, 2015-16 Leaf Ultimate Jack Eichel Signatures #/45, 2015 Leaf Fall Expo Exclusive Autographed Patch Jack Eichel #/25 #AP-JE, Top Choices Before the Alexis Lafrenière Rookie Cards, Full 2019-20 Upper Deck Young Guns Rookie Checklist and Gallery, Ultimate Upper Deck Young Guns Checklist and Team Set Guide, Mr. 700!

He’s distancing himself from the team’s failures, saying goodbye to Tim Murray, Dan Bylsma, Evander Kane, Robin Lehner, Ryan O’Reilly, Hudson Fasching, Victor Antipin and Matt Moulson. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Evander Kane had worn No. Sometimes lost in the mainstream hype for Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel is still not a new name for most collectors.

The post was captioned: “New season, old number.”. He knows his way around the league and needs to be the leader this team sorely lacks. Here is how the Sabres are handling it according to their press release: “For fans that currently own an official-licensed Eichel jersey with the No. However, given the nature of his previous Leaf autographs, these are the most plentiful Jack Eichel hockey autographs to date. The Sabres have not made the playoffs since 2011. Customize your lineup with your favourite leagues and teams.

Completists may just have to make their peace with not owning one of these limited cards as they rarely surface and sell for a ton. Eichel is included in the Atlantic Division group that also features Dylan Larkin. 15 the first three years of his career with the Sabres. 15 the first three years of his career with the Sabres. While it’s true that the player makes the number rather than the number make the player, there’s more to it here.eval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-2','ezslot_13',669,'0','0'])); Eichel’s number change is his way of drawing a line in the sand, or the ice, and starting fresh. Whereas McDavid signed with Upper Deck, Eichel opted for a deal with Leaf, making his autograph cards exclusive to Leaf and ITG-branded products.

As Botterill has been working trades, Eichel has been working out. Here’s Eichel’s comment on the switch from the Sabres press release: “For a long time, the number nine has always been a part of my identity as both a person and as a player,” Eichel said. Jack Eichel Bio Selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the No. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. Although limited, Jack Eichel rookie cards are growing in number and we highlight the key options below. He stared down Eichel in the stands as he approached the podium at the NHL Entry Draft and uttered four simple words: Buffalo selects Jack Eichel. Terms of Service. Eichel didn’t need the weight of wearing the ‘C’ stitched to his sweater then. Please contact us. No. By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. Find Jack Eichel's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. While Upper Deck elected to save the base Young Guns rookie card for Jack Eichel until UD Series 2, collectors can still find his Canvas Young Guns card in 2015-16 Series 1. One of the very first Jack Eichel cards does not even note him by name, but as the 15-16 Artifacts Rookie Redemption for the Buffalo Sabres, most collectors suspected he would be the subject. The Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel announced yesterday that the star center has changed his jersey number from 15 to 9. Another early autograph for Eichel, the Exclusive Auto Patch was only found at the 2015 Fall Expo. Jack Eichel Picks A Number. 15 Eichel jersey can get a $49 credit from the Sabres Store to put towards a new No. Rasmus Dahlin will make everyone on the Sabres better. Although it was issued earlier in the collecting year, this will remain on his most valuable options. He also wore No. A post shared by Jack Eichel (@jackeichel11) on Jul 6, 2018 at 11:38am PDT, The post was captioned: “New season, old number.”.

Other options include the YG checklist card (#500) that pairs him with Zachary Fucale. He must lift this team into the playoffs. In addition to a handful of new teammates, Jack Eichel will have a new number when the Buffalo Sabres hit the ice for the 2018-19 NHL season. He knows losing all too well. There isn’t enough recent news in your lineup. "The No. Select additional sports and leagues you’re interested in from the list below. Rumor: LA Kings making trade offer for Jack Eichel The LA Kings found out earlier this week that they'll be drafting #2 overall at the 2020 NHL Draft. He wasn’t able to take the number when he began his career, due to Evander Kane claiming that number for his sweater. Another redemption for Jack Eichel, 2015-16 MVP included cards that were redeemable for eight-card sets from each division. The Sabres are also offering fans with officially licensed No. “The opportunity opened up to switch and I felt it was the right time to make the change as I begin the next phase of my career as a Sabre.”. Without a doubt, this is the rarest Jack Eickel rookie card. Without a doubt, this is the rarest Jack Eickel rookie card. Sabres’ development camp was full of exciting prospects, Sabres Find Their Captain on Clean Out Day, Time for Oilers’ Puljujarvi to Turn Promise into Performance, Rangers Fall Into Pitfall Of Veteran Presence, Again, Maple Leafs News & Rumors: What Joe Thornton Would Bring to the Team, Flames & Treliving Take a Gamble on Tanev, Oilers News & Rumors: Markstrom, Barrie, Nugent-Hopkins, Condors…, Ranking Every Calder Trophy Winner Since 2005, Prospects News & Rumors: Stützle, Ponomaryov & Wisdom, NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Golden Knights, Oilers, Lightning, More, Troy Stecher is a Great Signing for the Red Wings. All that’s missing is the letter ‘C’ sewn to the front of his sweater. As Dahlin and Mittelstadt whetted the thirst of Sabres fans, Eichel has sweating up a storm in the gym. We all remember Eichel have to earn the number 15 after he showed up to development camp in his first-year wearing 41. He knows the expectations for him increase next season. Forward Evander Kane had worn the number for the Sabres each of the past four seasons. Collectors are greeted with nice patch for the Jack Eichel rookie in 2015-16 Fleer Showcase. Jack Eichel. Offering multiple cards for Jack Eichel, 2015-16 Leaf Ultimate includes relics, autographs and autographed relics for the young star. While his inclusion in a baseball product might seem odd, 2015 Leaf Trinity brings the national pastime into play by including a shot of his first pitch for the Boston Red Sox. The switch in jersey number could be a sign of trying to change things in Buffalo after finishing last in the NHL with 62 points.

Generational players, no matter how good they are presumed to be, aren’t named captain in their rookie seasons. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Jack Eichel's new number for 2018-19 is also his old number.