Overview

• Eichel is entering the final season of his eight-year, $80 million contract that carries a $10 million cap hit.
• Pierre LeBrun reports the sides have held preliminary conversations and says he would be very surprised if no agreement is reached.
• Vegas began internal contract modeling after acquiring Mitch Marner in July, and Eichel is expected to open camp on a line with the new winger.
• Analysts suggest the next deal could top $100 million and potentially exceed Marner’s contract, with a projected salary cap near $104 million shaping structure.
• The 28-year-old posted 28 goals and 94 points last season and was a key figure in the Golden Knights’ 2023 Stanley Cup run.