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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I don't watch the Sabres much. Is Eichel really that good, like "$10 million cap hit good?
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I think this is a valid question. I don't watch them a lot either but with a flat cap for the next year or 2 his cap hit isn't getting better for awhile either. He probably is worth $10 mil but it definitely isn't a plus value contract.
IMO this is why a team that goes for him needs to be on the verge of winning and have a cap situation that is solid for a couple years and has a bunch of high end prospects.
If the Flames make a run Tkachuk has to be in the deal. Monahan and Gaudreau just won't get it done with 1 and 2 years left on there deals. Tkachuk is the one guy that has big value and keeping him with Eichel would create a huge cap problem in 1 year so he makes the most sense
But does Buffalo want him over Eichel if Tkachuk is getting $9 mil in 1 year because from what I've seen it's questionable he is worth that much either.