Watch the moment Jack Eichel was named captain during Sabres' practice

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Entering the offseason, there were a number of teams that didn't have a captain heading into the 2018/19 season.

The Buffalo Sabres were one of those teams, but hockey fans everywhere had a strong feeling that it was only a matter of time before Jack Eichel was named captain.

One day before the Sabres season-opener at home against the Bruins, they announced that Eichel will wear the "C" as he was officially named the 19th captain in team history.

The moment when Phil Housley named Jack Eichel the captain of the Buffalo Sabres @WKBW pic.twitter.com/xuYzbzVUoz
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) October 3, 2018

What a special moment for the 21-year-old. From that video alone, you get a real sense of how close this Sabres team is and that while tough, it was an easy decision to give Eichel the "C."

#Sabres Captain Jack Eichel: “It’s really humbling. Just to be in the consideration would be an honor. It’s a huge honor. Obviously I’ve shown how invested I am in this city and I’m excited for the future.” pic.twitter.com/vgeCzCOfCz
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 3, 2018

Leaders. ⚔️#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/Ik27soo8Ru
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 3, 2018

Big things are expected from Eichel and the Sabres this year, but he's committed to turning the franchise around and if all goes according to plan, he'll be leading this team to success for years to come.

(H/T: Matthew Bove)