Jack Eichel explains why he had to "be selfish" and how fortunate he is to have the trust of VGK
Every day brings more good news for Jack Eichel.
Most recently, he joined the club on a road trip that began in Washington, D.C. He'll continue to learn the Golden Knights' players and systems as his return approaches.
While Eichel is still wearing a no-contact jersey in practise, the good news is on its way.
''I get cleared for contact 12-week post-op, so I think that's beginning of February.'' said Jack Eichel
''The thing that I didn't really understand and still don't is, as if I was going to make a decision that was going to compromise my ability to play hockey. My goal is to be the best hockey player that I can be and perform every night. I'm not going to make a decision or do something that I think is going to deteriorate my career. You really just have to become selfish. At the end of the day that's what I ended up telling myself. I've got to be selfish because no one else is going to look after me better than I'm going to look after myself.'' said Eichel
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Now that he's with the Golden Knights, the control is in Eichel's hands:
''It was very refreshing when I went to Vegas. They said, �you can do whatever surgery you feel. You've had eight months to do your research on what you think is best. You can do your preferred surgery, you can choose the doctor,' and they were just all supportive. It was very refreshing and I'm very fortunate.'' said Eichel.
The organization has been really good, they're not rushing me to come back, but I haven't played hockey in forever so as soon as I feel I can get back to playing, I've been cleared for contact, and I feel good and confident enough to go, I'm going to get back and go.'' said Eichel
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