via Sabres PR,

The Buffalo Sabres today announced that forward Jack Eichel will wear No. 9 on his jersey starting during the 2018-19 season.

"For a long time, the number nine has always been a part of my identity as both a person and as a player," Eichel said. "The opportunity opened up to switch and I felt it was the right time to make the change as I begin the next phase of my career as a Sabre."

For fans that currently own an official-licensed Eichel jersey with the No. 15, the Sabres Store will offer a $49 credit toward the purchase of a new adult Eichel No. 9 jersey or $29 toward the purchase of a youth jersey.