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

[Swervin81]

See ya Chytil and Nils and Kakko and 3 1st round picks

Honestly, if I'm NYR... I'd try and haggle the number of 1sts down, but that sounds about right.

Especially given NYR's spotty record of developing young forward talent lately. Eichel's what you hope the Laf's and Kakko's of the world turn into.

 

[Joufreau]

Great trade target for Columbus

 

[Jayan]

Ouch... i feel sorry for Sabres fans.

 

[StevenF1919]

come to besiktas

 

[PAZ]

When was the last time a young franchise player on a long term contract was traded? Has it ever happened?
I guess Carter/Richards maybe

Ryan Johansen as well (although he ended up not living up to the hype) and was a RFA.

 

[AirGut]

If that happens, I start shopping for Preds jerseys.

HOLY overpayment. Do people just think Eichel is Draisaitl or McDavid now because of his name? Guy has never even topped 90 points and you wanna give 3 1sts for him?

 

[Rockomax]

Habs need to be all over him

What would you suggest as a trade to get their attention?

Caulfield, Suzuki, 1st + ? They'd probably have no interest in Kotkaniemi at all and if they're to lose offense, they'd probably look for offense in return, so probably no interest in Guhle or other D prospects? Genuinely asking as I have no idea, especially this year as I haven't followed teams outside the North Division

 

[Sweetpotato]

Just before the season i said that buffalo would stumble, they fire the coach, Hall leaves at the deadline because he love the coach, and Eichel leaves in the off season.

I got ridiculed for that take and even one Sabres fan commented on how quickly McDavid will leave Edmonton.

As much as I don't want to see any franchise struggle because as a fan I know how heart breaking it is, I'd love to find that thread lol

 

[Swervin81]

I really appreciate Papi in comparison to Eichel and Laine.

I mean, Laine's trade request was a lot sillier. Eichel's trade request is perfectly reasonable when he hasn't even sniffed a playoff run in his 6 years in the league, on top of being on an org with dumpster fire meddlesome ownership that apparently didn't want him to get surgery for his rib/back issue he was playing through.

And you can't compare Matthews's situation to his - despite the lack of playoff success, he's been in the dance every single year, comfortably so in most years. His biggest problem was having a coach who would basically go out of his way to neuter his production and that's gone.

 

[Hunter368]

Great trade target for Columbus

Outside of their two D what could they even offer that would beat out teams like the Habs offer?

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Honestly, if I'm NYR... I'd try and haggle the number of 1sts down, but I'd do that.

Especially given NYR's spotty record of developing young forward talent lately. Eichel's what you hope the Laf's and Kakko's of the world turn into.

Eichel also makes 10mil a year, is already 25, and is coming off a serious injury. I'm not totally opposed to trading for him but i'm hesitant to put all the eggs in that basket

 

[Iapyi]

Sabres getting what they deserve for tanking. Let all the Tank Fans Beware. LOL

 

[TOGuy14]

Tell me you want to be traded without requesting a trade...

 

[Amadeus]

This guy is gone. Sorry, Sabres fans. You don't deserve this.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I know the inclination for some might be to target Eichel here but is there a bigger gong show than the Sabres (other than possibly Arizona)?

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Yeah, no great way to paint that. Wouldn’t surprise me if he’s asked to move on from Buffalo. I think the questions surrounding his injury could make his value come down a tad. The other question being if he will even be ready for camp next year. He might still need surgery.

 

[5 Minute Major]

Step right up and place your bids.

f***.

 

[TheNewEra]

the kings have the deepest prospect pool (imo) so if they decide to offer some of their prospects then I dont see anyone topping that. Will they do that is a different question.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Just before the season i said that buffalo would stumble, they fire the coach, Hall leaves at the deadline because he love the coach, and Eichel leaves in the off season.

I got ridiculed for that take and even one Sabres fan commented on how quickly McDavid will leave Edmonton.

As much as I don't want to see any franchise struggle because as a fan I know how heart breaking it is, I'd love to find that thread lol

yeah I said it last year and got roasted for it. I also called Hall not staying in NJ and Tavares in NYI. You can just tell where these things are headed.

 

[HarrySPlinkett]

Tkachuk, Valimaki, 1st, 1st, Zary, Pelletier

please say yes? We need a McDavid counter in the worst way.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Buffalo is gonna tank for next two years to get either Wright, Bedard or Michkov or even two of them. The team probably doesn't need good young NHL ready players, it needs good but not ready prospects and 2022 and 2023 picks.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

I think if they can get some NHL-ready pieces for him, the team can be presentable. I don't know about playoffs, because that Atlantic division is gonna be a monster.

If Reinhart wants to follow him, that's the real kick in the balls.

 

[Flash20]

Can we have Shane Wright instead of waiting a year please?

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

" Wherever that may be ", did he actually say that or Is the author paraphrasing?

If so that's obviously pretty ominous.

 

[EichHart]