‘Of course, $10 million per season is already an astronomical amount. When the extension kicks in next season, Eichel will be tied for fifth in average annual salary. Edmonton’s Connor McDavid will make $12.5 million. He’ll be followed by Montreal’s Carey Price and Chicago’s dynamic duo of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane at $10.5 million each.’
With Eichel poised to leap to elite, finalizing deal now will pay off for Sabres
Source: Buffalo News