Sabres Links: Eichel gets assist, Kulikov's strong stats, Nylander highlights Prospects Challenge

Sabres Links

• Jack Eichel had one assist in Team North America's 4-0 win against Europe [NHL.com]
• Craig Custance said Eichel's line was as effective as Connor McDavid, thanks largely to Eichel's 200-foot game [ESPN]
• Rasmus Ristolainen and Team Finland took down Sweden in overtime [NHL.com]
• Dmitry Kulikov and Team Russia beat the Czech Republic [NHL.com]
• Alex Nylander and Justin Bailey among the players who will represent the Sabres at the Prospect Challenge [Buffalo News]
• Nothing new between the Sabres and Rasmus Ristolainen in negotiations [Buffalo News]
• Kulikov was one of Russia's best players [Twitter]
• Former Sabre Paul Gaustad officially announced his retirement [TSN]
• Would Stephen Gionta be a good fit for the Americans? [Rochester Democrat & Chronicle]