News: Jack Eichel not happy in Buffalo [JACK EICHEL MEGATHREAD] Part III

[AZ Caps Fan]

Jack mayahoffer needs to quit his whining.

 

[Flash20]

I mean zegras/drysdale are still lottery tickets, the only way you arnt getting a lottery ticket is if you find someone to trade you a 22-26 year old star player

I obviously know this any jack eichel trade we do we do not win.

There will never be another jack eichel sorry

 

[Dr Quincy]

who is desperate? I'd keep him myself and force him to learn to be a man and a leader by surrounding with proper coaching and role players and reap the rewards of a top 10 talent in the league.

Sabres fans aren't the ones starting these proposals genius. It's other teams looking to spend 3 quarters for a dollar in return.

I hate to burst your bubble, but it's not fans of other teams reporting that your owner and GM want to settle this soon because of the medical disagreement. Whatever fans of BUF, ANA, LA or anyone else wants to have happen.... the reality is that the team is trading him and everyone knows it, and that it will likely happen before the draft.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

The 3rd overall is just another lottery ticket it means nothing could be the next galchenyuk .

You guys keep saying "injury "im telling you right now if it was serious no team would be trying to get him hes just trying to get out of buffalo

Personally, I think Eichel will be fine. That said, there are enough question marks that I think it will drive down his value a touch. As for the 3rd overall pick, yeah-it is somewhat of a crapshoot but if I'm the Sabres and I can come out of this draft with Power with the #1 overall pick and someone like Beniers with the 3rd plus several other assets in an Eichel deal it might make some sense even though in a vacuum Eichel is the highest profile player.

 

[Dr Quincy]

No one is desperate to trade Jack. Buffalo can afford to sit and wait for an acceptable return for at least 12 months and absolutely should not rush to trade him

Except the team doesn't want to have to face the responsibility of the injury situation and the treatment. If Jack Eichel is still on BUF in June of 2022 I will leave HF forever.

So let it be written. Show shall it be done.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

The 3rd overall is just another lottery ticket it means nothing could be the next galchenyuk .

You guys keep saying "injury "im telling you right now if it was serious no team would be trying to get him hes just trying to get out of buffalo

It could also be the next Draisaitl. Buffalo is apparently very confident in their understanding of this years draft class so I would assume at #3 they can pick someone of at least Dubois caliber

 

[MarkusKetterer]

That’s very debatable… what does a package look like from la in your opinion that is so much better? (No byfield) I just assume you prob don’t know any ducks assets outside of zegras

For me, to send Eichel to California, it should be (if more than one player or pick is there it’s listed by preference):

From Anaheim:
- Zegras/3rd
- Comtois
- Dostal
- Lacombe
- Perrault
- Terry
- Lundestrom
- Jones/Tracey
- other draft picks that aren’t a 1st this year
- Eriksson Ek
- cap dump like Silfverberg

Kings:
- Byfield
- Vilardi
- Turcotte/8th
- Bjornfot
- Anderson-Dolan
- Fagemo/Kaliyev
- Faber/Grans
- other picks that aren’t a 1st
- cap dumps like Iafallo

And it’s not like Silfverberg or Iafallo are cap dumps. They’re just there to come closer to balance salaries so they’re not part of the return.

 

[Dr Quincy]

When I see or hear the Sabres GM and/or owner state they are 'intent on trading him,' I will believe it. That has NOT happened yet, no matter how much you want it to happen. All they have done is accepted calls from other teams and talked. Period. That may change in the future, but right now it's just a lot of smoke.

Fair enough. And likewise when I hear the ANA, LA or NYR Gms say they are "intent on trading Zegras/Byfield/Laf" I will believe it. That has NOT happened yet. All that has happened is that BUF has asked for them. Period.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

For me, to send Eichel to California, it should be (if more than one player or pick is there it’s listed by preference):

From Anaheim:
- Zegras/3rd
- Comtois
- Dostal
- Lacombe
- Perrault
- Terry
- Lundestrom
- Jones/Tracey
- other draft picks that aren’t a 1st this year
- Eriksson Ek
- cap dump like Silfverberg

Kings:
- Byfield
- Vilardi
- Turcotte/8th
- Bjornfot
- Anderson-Dolan
- Fagemo/Kaliyev
- Faber/Grans
- other picks that aren’t a 1st
- cap dumps like Iafallo

And it’s not like Silfverberg or Iafallo are cap dumps. They’re just there to come closer to balance salaries so they’re not part of the return.

Oh I agree on the last part, cap being moved is just to make it easier to take on the 10 mil.


Out of curiosity you have vilardi over turcotte? I like vilardi but I think I have turcotte and 8th over him

 

[rams]

I hate to burst your bubble, but it's not fans of other teams reporting that your owner and GM want to settle this soon because of the medical disagreement..... the reality is that the team is trading him and everyone knows it, and that it will likely happen before the draft.

Show me the link to Buffalo's GM or owner saying this please? Or stop spewing this sheit. TSN clickbait 'insiders' saying "I THINK..." is not truth. It's their opinion, which they are entitled to. But you, you have no freakin clue what the GM and owner are saying/thinking.

 

[Reddawg]

Except the team doesn't want to have to face the responsibility of the injury situation and the treatment. If Jack Eichel is still on BUF in June of 2022 I will leave HF forever.

So let it be written. Show shall it be done.

I said “am I the chosen one?”

 

[duxfan1101]

Buffalo fans, serious question: Are you all comfortable with Luukkonen as your goalie of the future? Or would Dostal be of serious interest to you? I just don't know how UPL's progression has gone.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Show me the link to Buffalo's GM or owner saying this please? Or stop spewing this sheit. TSN clickbait 'insiders' saying "I THINK..." is not truth. It's their opinion, which they are entitled to. But you, you have no freakin clue what the GM and owner are saying/thinking.

Right. All is hunky dory. Jack hearts Terry. Kim hearts Jack. Kevyn hearts everyone.

 

[rams]

Fair enough. And likewise when I hear the ANA, LA or NYR Gms say they are "intent on trading Zegras/Byfield/Laf" I will believe it. That has NOT happened yet. All that has happened is that BUF has asked for them. Period.

Buffalo FANS have asked for them, yes. We do not know what Buffalo's GM/owner asked for when teams called. We don't know what ANA/LA/NYR GMs suggested. Until they are quoted or specifically say it on a Zoom call, it's all just speculation. On both sides.

 

[Flash20]

It could also be the next Draisaitl. Buffalo is apparently very confident in their understanding of this years draft class so I would assume at #3 they can pick someone of at least Dubois caliber

Would you trade your star player for a 3rd overall pick is this years draft ? Obviously not .

But a franchise player is worth that ?

 

[tomd]

Right. All is hunky dory. Jack hearts Terry. Kim hearts Jack. Kevyn hearts everyone.

I'd say that's an even money outcome...

 

[Flan the incredible]

We didn't have the best prospect in the NHL by multiple scouts/analysts and Drysdale last year, also had injuries as well (top 3 most games missed as a team). Eichel is a huge get and a top 5 center when healthy.

Our defense should be

Lindholm Manson
Fleury Drydsdale
Fowler Shattenkirk

We have an elite goalie, and our young kids will be a year older (Zegras, Drysdale, Terry, Fleury (underrated trade here), Comtois, Steel, Jones, etc.) , the division also sucks ass next year. We COULD trade players like Manson or Rakell if needed for picks and use those picks for more roster players if needed. Eichel would accelerate the rebuild instantly.

Getzlaf Eichel Rakell
Comtois Zegras ?
Steel Henrique Terry

Lindholm Manson
Fleury Drysdale
Fowler Shattenkirk

Gibson

Would compete for a playoff spot easily next season pending injuries. Maybe sign someone like Hoffman or Palmieri

Oh you just need all of those things to happen just to compete for a playoff spot. If you make the playoffs you arent going far.

Oh and you want to land one of the top 5 centers in the league (Your words) and give up nothing important. Then you hope his injury isn't as bad as it could be.

I like your optimism but until you actually do it and show it you are a playoff team you arent.

The Ducks up until now have been doing a nice job on a rebuild. This isn't a video game where you can trade nothing and sign whatever players you want. Ducks should continue their rebuild through the draft then make a splash when they are ready.

 

[undercovernerd]

If he goes to Anaheim, Z will not be going the other way. Highly doubt he returns what this board thinks he will.

 

[sasha barkov]

2021 3rd Overall + Comtois + Tracey/Perreault + Dostal/Lacombe/Thrun + Silfverberg/Cap Dump + Smaller picks ?

 

[Flash20]

If Buffalo expects zegras, I assume they arnt trading him. Laf byfield zegras Seider etc won’t be moved for eichel.

Maybe by the fans lol no NHL gm will say no to 1 for 1 deal its the + they care about

 

[sasha barkov]

Ducks can contend next year if they get Eichel. Two young potential superstars in Drysdale and Zegras, Top 5 Goalie in Gibson with a very, very good Defense and pretty good forwards. Add players like Hoffman, Saad, Coleman, Woods , Athanasiou in the top 9 and they will contend rather quickly

 

[rams]

Buffalo fans, serious question: Are you all comfortable with Luukkonen as your goalie of the future? Or would Dostal be of serious interest to you? I just don't know how UPL's progression has gone.

Slowed by injury, definitely not ready yet. Needs a full, healthy season in the AHL, then gauge where he's at. Goalie of the future? Prob not, but it's early. I don't know anything about Dostal except his numbers look quite good.

 

[Flash20]

2021 3rd Overall + Comtois + Tracey/Perreault + Dostal/Lacombe/Thrun + Silfverberg/Cap Dump + Smaller picks ?

Would you do that deal if barkov was signed ?

That answers your question

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Maybe by the fans lol no NHL gm will say no to 1 for 1 deal its the + they care about

Well ya I don’t think there has been any 1 for 1 ideas in this thread

 

[sasha barkov]

Still waiting for him to say yes .

eichel is damaged goods. he hates buffalo bc its a terrible city and the owners suck, as do the team. He wont get nearly as much as he is worth. The neck injury hurts his value too