New contract: Jack Eichel will be one of the NHL’s highest-paid players

Jack Eichel is one of the best players on the planet, and there's no doubt about it. The American, who has been playing in Vegas for a number of years now, scored 94 points in his final season with the Golden Knights, and now his club has decided to reward him by signing him to an eight-year contract extension that will earn him $13.5 million per season, making him one of the highest-paid players in the National League.

Jack Eichel is signing an eight-year extension with #VGK carrying a $13.5M AAV, per sources First to report: @DarrenDreger

– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 8, 2025

We're talking about a legitimate contract. Some might say it's a steep price for a guy who's surpassed the 80-point plateau just twice in his career, and that's true. But when healthy, Eichel is one of the NHL's elite, and he plays a crucial role in Vegas. Without him and his 26 points in the 22-23 series, perhaps the Golden Knights would never have won the Stanley Cup…