Speculation: 2021 Offseason Trade/Free Agency Thread III - To Eichel, or Not To Eichel

[Static]

Forgot about this. About 24 hours left for teams to make moves before the expansion draft.

I think this is kind of overrated. I'm sure a lot of deals will happen, just not officially.

 

[AngelDuck]

Yeah, it’s going to be a boring week. Now is a good time to take a break from all the nonsense until next Wednesday

 

[Static]

Exactly. And they also can’t draft in the later rounds. We don’t have that problem

Our problem is the exact opposite, role players for miles, but no clear stars. Get that star and keep doing what we are good at.

 

[LuckyDucky]

In response to this question from you: "Say the Ducks package the 1st OA, next year's 1st, and Perreault for Eichel. Where else are the Ducks building out the roster? Free agency?"

Do you see Zegras or Drysdale in your proposal? Me neither.

Ok. Speaking of depth, what happens to said depth (or lack thereof) if the trade includes the 3rd OA, Comtois, Perreault, etc.?

My original point, back in May, was that it might be premature for the Ducks to acquire Eichel. I've wavered on that a bit, but I do think an Eichel trade can come back and bite the Ducks in the ass.

 

[LuckyDucky]

Hes 100% correct too, with that package building out the rest of the roster would be very easy.

That package also included a hypothetical 1st OA, which is obviously more valuable than what the Ducks ended up "winning". Also, I'd argue that building out the rest of the roster wouldn't be as easy as some have made it out to be, especially if the Ducks part with Comtois and/or any of their other forward prospects.

 

[duxfan1101]

How long after the Expansion Draft does the trade freeze end?

 

[Static]

How long after the Expansion Draft does the trade freeze end?

It lifts Thursday at 10am pacific.

 

[ohcomeonref]

Edit: DELETED. Doesn't further conversation in any way.

 

[Static]

Should be some good action later today.

 

[MMC]

Anyone wanna take a listen to see what they say about us?

 

[Static]

Anyone wanna take a listen to see what they say about us?

Was just going to post this. I'll be listening shortly and will post notes it nobody else does beforehand.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Anyone wanna take a listen to see what they say about us?

I'm listening right now, said nothing really new about Eichel but did mention how it's a spot Buffalo would want to send him for multiple reasons, location and the combo of having a high pick and really good prospects. Also mentioned Rakell and how he might be out there if they don't like what his price would be.

 

[tomd]

I don't post here a ton, so I don't know how to quote it, but this is what you said on May 10th in response to my post:

"Yeah, man, it's not going to be that hard to find complimentary players to "build out" a roster that has Zegras, Eichel, Lundestrom, Terry, Comtois, Jones, Heinen, Silf, Henrique, Rowney, and Grant, even if ZERO prospects make the team in the next two years, which seems unlikely. That's like 3 guys we'd need. That's a cheap roster, too, with plenty of space for an FA upgrade if desired.

And, the Ducks would have been in the playoff hunt THIS YEAR with a half-decent power play. It's also not a great idea to project how good or bad the team will be based on this season, where we only played a few teams, and 3 good teams are leaving our division next season."

Interesting that probably 3 of the guys in that lineup would be gone...Comtois and Henrique to Buffalo and probably one to Seattle. I'm sure Eichel will love playing with the likes of Jones and Heinen.

 

[Mr Rogers]

 

[405Entrance]

I hope to god Seattle picks him or shittenkirk. Would be sad to see raks leave but for the right price anything is a go for me

 

[nbducksfan19]

I hope to god Seattle picks him or shittenkirk. Would be sad to see raks leave but for the right price anything is a go for me

I would cry with happiness if they take shattenkirk, he might be in my top 3 least liked ducks all-time.

 

[sasha barkov]

Wonder if Rakell is part of an Eichel deal. He holds good value and can always be flipped at the deadline

 

[c4rcy]

3rd and Rakell straight up?

 

[405Entrance]

3rd and Rakell straight up?

If this is the trade I will drive rakell myself to get this shit done

 

[nbducksfan19]

Wonder if Rakell is part of an Eichel deal. He holds good value and can always be flipped at the deadline

And Buffalo has shown that they take that into consideration, as the Taylor Hall contract was largely a pay to picks move.

 

[DavidBL]

If this is the trade I will drive rakell myself to get this shit done

I would imagine Steel and maybe a D man or Tracy would also be involved.

 

[AngelDuck]

I think more like 3rd+Perreault+Lacombe+Rakell

but still obviously worth it imo

 

[sasha barkov]

If giving up Rakell means keeping comtois im all for it

 

[Paul4587]

As much as I think Rakell would be the player that benefits the most from us bringing Eichel in, if including him in the deal means we keep Comtois then I'm all for that.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

#3 overall + Rakell + Terry (if Buffalo really likes Terry) or Tracey + Dostal + Lacombe

Future:
Henrique/Eichel/Perreault
Comtois/Zegras/Terry
Steel/Lundestrom/Silf
Carrick/Grant/Volkov