VIDEO: Jack Eichel goes down at #Sabres practice, has to be helped off the ice. Looks like left ankle. pic.twitter.com/ntUj3asIGE
— Tom Martin (@4TomMartin) October 12, 2016
It was a scary sight at Buffalo Sabres practice on Wednesday.
Forward Jack Eichel had to be helped off the ice after he fell awkwardly during a drill, appearing to suffer a lower-body injury.
Eichel appeared to get his leg rolled up underneath him as he fell backwards and he screamed in pain. pic.twitter.com/5LxfEyn6bh
— Joe Yerdon (@JoeYerdon) October 12, 2016
Eichel was helped to his feet by teammates, and was unable to put weight on his leg.
After being plucked second overall in the 2015 draft - behind Connor McDavid - Eichel enjoyed a strong rookie campaign last season, finishing second in team scoring.
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