Things have gone from bad to worse for Sabres forward Jack Eichel.

Not only will his team be hitting the links early, but he also missed out on quite a hefty paycheck.

Eichel would have received a $2-million performance bonus had he finished in the NHL's top 10 in points-per-game, according to Cap Friendly, but he finished 11th - by 0.01 point.

Had Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl not capped his season with a two-point night against the Canucks, Eichel would be a very rich man. Eichel finished the season with 0.93 points-per-game, while Draisaitl finished with 0.94.

Luckily for Eichel, players of his caliber usually get a set-for-life type of contract extension before they hit the open market. His pay day will come, it just won't be today.

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