Sabres captain Eichel sends 450 bouquets of flowers to nurses in Buffalo

Jack Eichel made sure that the nurses of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center had an extra special Nurses Week.

The Buffalo Sabres captain sent 450 bouquets of flowers to the hospital to mark the special occasion.
Eichel, whose mother was a nurse while he was growing up outside of Boston, also sent a heartfelt message on a printed card complete with signature.
"Nurses have always held a special place in my heart as I grew up watching my mom's dedication to caring for others as a nurse in Boston," Eichel's card read. "While this week is dedicated to celebrating the inspirational and compassionate work that you do every day for patients at Roswell Park, know that I am grateful to you for your tireless work day in and day out. These flowers are a symbol of my appreciation and admiration for the important work you do for everyone in WNY touched by cancer. Happy Nurses Week!"

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, which was founded in 1898 as the United States' first cancer center, posted pictures and a thank you message to Eichel on

.
"We are so thankful to our incredible nursing staff and to Jack for going out of his way to make them feel extra special," the post read.
Eichel
made a similar gesture
at this time last year to the nurses at Roswell Park while they were in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"From the moment I first arrived in Buffalo, I was welcomed by the Roswell Park family with open arms," Eichel wrote in his message in 2020. "Seeing the compassionate, life-saving care you provide has been really inspirational for me. Growing up with a mom who is a nurse, I know how emotionally dedicated you all are, and I want to thank you for all you do and the sacrifices you make."