McKenzie: Jack Eichel has not requested a trade from Buffalo. NYR amongst interested teams who have called tho

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

But let's be honest here, Eichel HAS already spoken out about being unhappy with the progress of team and this past season, no more steps forward happened. So you could see him getting frustrated if he isn't seeing progress.

That doesn't mean they trade him. I think the Sabres probably won't trade him until two years from now when his NMC is about to kick in if they remain a complete joke. So they have two years to turn this thing around really until they blow it up again.

 

[pld459666]

The value for Eichel is hard to project, his playingstyle is very diffrent many others, and has his own skating style.

Something like Eichel for Panarin straight up.

Zinanejad and Eichel is the two I see most similaritys with.

Eichel << >> 1st unprotected 2020 (Lafrenierre)+rooster player.

Pass.

Value aside, not about to trade the teams only 1st overall selection in my time on this earth (50+ years)

Additionally, I would think that Buffalo would want as many controllable assets as possible seeing as they are not a preferred UFA destination.

Not sure what the Rangers can package together, but I doubt its either Kakko or Laf

 

[pld459666]

Eichel for Lafreniere and Kakko.

I’m assuming rangers would have to dump salary.

who says no?

Rangers say no.

Quick, fast and easy

 

[Zach716]

Eichel for Lafreniere and Kakko.

I’m assuming rangers would have to dump salary.

who says no?

2 wildcards (especially Kakko after that abysmal rookie campaign) for one of the league superstar centers on a beauty longterm contract. Buffalo says no, with ease.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

I'd happily do 1OA+a roster player of their choosing to make money work+a good D prospect+my first born child for Eichel

For such a good player, he doesn't get enough slack for the absolutely offensive black hole he plays on. On a decent team, he'd be contending for the Art Ross

How many years of cost control would the Sabres have with your first born?

 

[Rabid Ranger]

The value for Eichel is hard to project, his playingstyle is very diffrent many others, and has his own skating style.

Something like Eichel for Panarin straight up.

Zinanejad and Eichel is the two I see most similaritys with.

Eichel << >> 1st unprotected 2020 (Lafrenierre)+rooster player.

It's not hard to project. Eichel is one of the very best players in the league. An in his prime center on a great long-term contract. Those players are at a premium and demand a high price.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Rangers say no.

Quick, fast and easy

I think you're projecting here.

 

[pld459666]

I think you're projecting here.

Nope

Logic tells me this will never....ever happen

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think you're projecting here.

I agree with him. I think Jeff Gorton also does.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Pump the brakes

Damn for a second I thought it was 2006 again.

 

[Allan92]

How many years of cost control would the Sabres have with your first born?

ELC, so until he turns 3....but those are the cute years so ‍

 

[MarkusKetterer]

ELC, so until he turns 3....but those are the cute years so ‍

Pass. We’ll talk again when he’s 4 and can go to school all day.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Looks like it's not just teams calling. Sabres are configuring proposals.

He's gone sooner or later.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Looks like it's not just teams calling. Sabres are configuring proposals.

He's gone sooner or later.

1. Who the hell is Adam Herman, and why should anyone believe he's a credible source?
2. Even assuming there's a half lick of truth there (which, doubt it), it sure as hell doesn't sound like the Sabres are making a real offer so much as an "OK, we'll move him if you give us your 5 very best assets, otherwise f*** off"

 

[A1LeafNation]

1. Who the hell is Adam Herman, and why should anyone believe he's a credible source?
2. Even assuming there's a half lick of truth there (which, doubt it), it sure as hell doesn't sound like the Sabres are making a real offer so much as an "OK, we'll move him if you give us your 5 very best assets, otherwise f*** off"

If he is the franchise why are they even doing it...

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Looks like it's not just teams calling. Sabres are configuring proposals.

He's gone sooner or later.

Aka a nice way of saying “eff off”. If you were Dubas and someone called about Matthews, would you say “not available” or would you give a bunch of names where if they say yes, you’re laughing?

IE: Ottawa calls about getting Matthews. You say “I want Tkachuk, Chabot, Brannstrom, Logan Brown, #3, #5, and a conditional 2nd in the next two years (2nd becomes a 1st if Ottawa makes playoffs, applies to every year)” and the Ottawa GM says ok. You do that instantly without a second thought.

 

[Zman5778]

If he is the franchise why are they even doing it...

I mean, if the Rangers are going to give us Lafreneire, Kakko, Fox, Miller, Shesterkin and a future 1st? Sure, the Sabres do that.

But as others have said -- it was more like a "Eff off" than anything else.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Aka a nice way of saying “eff off”. If you were Dubas and someone called about Matthews, would you say “not available” or would you give a bunch of names where if they say yes, you’re laughing?

IE: Ottawa calls about getting Matthews. You say “I want Tkachuk, Chabot, Brannstrom, Logan Brown, #3, #5, and a conditional 2nd in the next two years (2nd becomes a 1st if Ottawa makes playoffs, applies to every year)” and the Ottawa GM says ok. You do that instantly without a second thought.

No you say click and that's it.

You don't risk it getting out you tabled a proposal at all.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

No you say click and that's it.

You don't risk it getting out you tabled a proposal at all.

Every player knows they can be traded. Hence why they negotiate NTC and NMC.

Besides you don’t just hang up a phone. That will get out to other GMs and that will ruin all chances.

BTW if Ottawa called Buffalo and offered that, I’d be pissed that Eichel wasn’t traded.

 

[McVespa99]

That doesn't mean they trade him. I think the Sabres probably won't trade him until two years from now when his NMC is about to kick in if they remain a complete joke. So they have two years to turn this thing around really until they blow it up again.

This makes sense...

 

[Gardner McKay]

1. Who the hell is Adam Herman, and why should anyone believe he's a credible source?
2. Even assuming there's a half lick of truth there (which, doubt it), it sure as hell doesn't sound like the Sabres are making a real offer so much as an "OK, we'll move him if you give us your 5 very best assets, otherwise f*** off"

Because he is a credible source for the Rangers and has been for many years. It pains me to admit it because I cannot stand him as a person, his pompousness is off the charts.

Also, this thread is way over 1k. Sigh.