Player Discussion Jack Eichel Part 5 -- Will he be a Sabre next season?

[OkimLom]

So, you are hoping the Sabres act quickly to avoid another ROR return?

Don't you see the irony of your own post?

Seeing as the Sabres didn't act with the urgency needed, and were then forced by their own timeline, that they had to settle for STL's package since nobody else was willing to kick the tires, yeah, there is a point, that if you're looking to move a guy, that you could be too late, and would be forced to accept the only available package. I'm sure other GMs are hoping that is the case, that Buffalo once again as a deadline to get rid of Eichel.

 

[old kummelweck]

2020-21 bonus' paid already, no?

 

[Sabre Dance]

2020-21 bonus' paid already, no?

No bonus. Next year $7.5 million bonus and a no move.

 

[zuikan]

It's practically the worst nightmare possible. He's seriously injured, isn't getting the treatment he thinks he needs, and doesn't want to play for the Sabres.

 

[brian_griffin]

It's practically the worst nightmare possible. He's seriously injured, isn't getting the treatment he thinks he needs, and doesn't want to play for the Sabres.

All the above has a degree of subjectivity to it. We personally don't know how severe his injury is, nor the probabilities of full and partial recovery under various treatment regimens. We do know the treatment he thinks he needs hasn't been done successfully on multiple pro-athletes playing contact sports, whereas other treatment regimens have been successful, to partial or full degree. (that isn't to say that only one treatment course can be successful, just that it isn't as black and white as perhaps inferred above). We also don't know if he'd want to play for the Sabres with their current head coach, and hypothetically improved goaltending depth & roster talent.

Some would say that's nowhere near as much a nightmare as Jeff Skinner, who isn't injured, has access to any/all care he needs, specifically wants to play for Buffalo, costs $9M per year for the next 6 years, and has produced (pro-rated to an 82-game season) 25 +/- 5 points per season the past two COVID-shortened seasons.

Perspective.

 

[joshjull]

 

[Zman5778]

Carolina? There's a name I hadn't even considered. Like at all. They wouldn't part with Svechnikov for Eichel, would they?

Assuming Svech and Aho are off the table........the offer would have to start with Jarvis, Bean and a couple of firsts. Dunno if that's enough to compete with teams like LA or ANA.

 

[joshjull]

 

[Jim Bob]

Carolina? There's a name I hadn't even considered. Like at all. They wouldn't part with Svechnikov for Eichel, would they?

Assuming Svech and Aho are off the table........the offer would have to start with Jarvis, Bean and a couple of firsts. Dunno if that's enough to compete with teams like LA or ANA.

I can't imagine Svech being on the table.

Carolina will also want to send a contract or two back, as well.

My guess is that there offer is something more like Jarvis, 1st, and a couple of vets like Nino and Trochek.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

I'm sure the teams interested in him are already aware of this. It would be nice if this would help silence the Filip Chytil + a 2039 2nd round pick offers we get because "meh health". But I know it won't.

 

[Sabreality]

I can't imagine Svech being on the table.

Carolina will also want to send a contract or two back, as well.

My guess is that there offer is something more like Jarvis, 1st, and a couple of vets like Nino and Trochek.

That's like a slightly juiced ROR deal. 2 decent vets who walk in 11 months a maybe and a bigger maybe. that'd be ugly even if ya like Jarvis.

 

[BuffaloGooner]

I have been F5-ing all day where are my trades

 

[Jim Bob]

That's like a slightly juiced ROR deal. 2 decent vets who walk in 11 months a maybe and a bigger maybe. that'd be ugly even if ya like Jarvis.

I would be surprised if Carolina landed him. I think they are just tire kicking.

 

[BananaSquad]

I’m starting to hope he just stays haha.

 

[Jim Bob]

I’m starting to hope he just stays haha.

Or he feels great because he feels like he's getting traded in the next 24 hours.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

I’m starting to hope he just stays haha.

This has always been the best outcome (assuming he wants to stay and won’t be miserable/an issue in the locker room).

 

[sabremike]

I’m starting to hope he just stays haha.

Pray.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I would be surprised if Carolina landed him. I think they are just tire kicking.

Or Adams is leaking it to try to get other teams to bend more

 

[Jamie Walker]

I hope all 3 stay. Just need a goalie then.

 

[Jim Bob]

Or Adams is leaking it to try to get other teams to bend more

Given how quiet things have been on the Sabres front, I am guessing that it isn't Adams that is leaking this stuff of who is in and who is out.

 

[dugman]

Sorry, Jack, couldn’t quite hear you…were you saying the Sabres took the right approach to treating your neck?

 

[Royal Thunder]

Carolina? There's a name I hadn't even considered. Like at all. They wouldn't part with Svechnikov for Eichel, would they?

Assuming Svech and Aho are off the table........the offer would have to start with Jarvis, Bean and a couple of firsts. Dunno if that's enough to compete with teams like LA or ANA.

Trocheck + Jarvis + 1st rounder would be a nice starting point

 

[TehDoak]

Trocheck + Jarvis + 1st rounder would be a nice starting point

That's not close to a starting point. Trocheck is one year from UFA. His value for this is basically evening out salary. Necas+Jarvis+Bean is a starting point. I'm not familiar enough with their prospect pool to really dig in more.

 

[GellMann]

That's not close to a starting point. Trocheck is one year from UFA. His value for this is basically evening out salary. Necas+Jarvis+Bean is a starting point. I'm not familiar enough with their prospect pool to really dig in more.

Finally someone says Necas

 

[Sabre Dance]

Seems like the list of teams is growing. I'm shocked I tell you!