The buzz around Jack Eichel has reached new heights as the Vegas Golden Knights prepare for a decisive offseason. The star center, entering the final year of his eight-year, $80 million deal, is now at the heart of major speculation surrounding one of the most lucrative extensions in recent NHL history.

While the ink has barely dried on Mitch Marner’s $96 million contract, whispers across the league suggest Eichel could be next in line to raise the financial bar for elite forwards — with insiders pointing to figures that could eclipse Toronto’s benchmark deal.

As Vegas continues to shape its long-term core, analysts believe Eichel’s next contract may redefine the modern salary ceiling for top-tier centers, considering both his on-ice dominance and the team’s unique tax advantages in Neva

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