Now, in his weekly 32 Thoughts piece for Sportsnet, Elliotte Friedman adds to the good news, indicating that the timescale for Eichel's comeback could be shortened.
While it was reported last week that Eichel would be considered for a spot on Team USA for the Winter Games, the recent COVID outbreaks have supporters wondering if the forward is willing to risk travelling and being stuck in a long quarantine.
However, now that Friedman has stated that Eichel might return in early 2022, this is fantastic news for Vegas.