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Jack Eichel injury update: Sabres F out indefinitely with ankle sprain

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Jack Eichel will be out indefinitely after he was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain, the Sabres announced Sunday.

Eichel sustained the injury Saturday night against the Bruins, when his right leg crumpled awkwardly beneath him.

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There isn't a timeline for Eichel's return, but he sustained a similar injury in his left leg that sidelined him for eight weeks last season.

Eichel leads the Sabres with 21 goals and 53 points this season.

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