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Originally Posted by Jason14h
Bargain is again a stretch. For players making more this season:
I would take McDavid, Panarin, Matthews, Marner, Kane all over Eichel (I could see an argument against Marner, but it's at least a discussion)
I would take Eichel over Karlsson, Doughty, Tavares, and Price
So hes paid relatively what he is worth.
But that's part of the point. You are giving up assets to get a guy who's contract pays him what he is worth. There is no extra value there.
You could trade Monny and Hanifin for picks and prospects instead of for Eichel, and then use the 10 million on FA's and have FA's AND Assets.
I just don't get the desire to pay a premium in assets for a player who is paid relatively equal to his value, when we aren't 1 piece from a cup.
We would just be Buffalo 2.0
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Picks and FA ain't getting the Flames any players close in the $8M+ range. That list of $10M+ cap hit includes 2 goalies that won't score a goal on any season, which is a laugh! I'm not sure if Marner should be up there, total overpayment for a small guy even though he's got skills like Gaudreau. Hit him hard continuously and he will be what Gaudreau is facing now. The Leafs has a lot of supporting casts that make their star players look great at the moment. If the Sabres has the necessary supporting casts, I don't think this conversation would even pop up. It might be just a pipe dream to get Eichel, but if there's any rumblings - who knows - if there is a chance to get someone like Eichel at all cost, I'd do it. If Sabres want 4 first round picks - sure, why not. Most of the Flames first rounders are busts anyway. Realistically, I don't think the Sabres will let Eichel go unless if Eichel really wants to get out of that organization.