I get people who are apprehensive about giving up a ton to get Eichel. But the alternative for finding a #1C is tanking, hoping we win the lottery, and then praying whoever we draft doesn't turn into the next Bennett.
Say what you want about Eichel, but he's a known commodity and young enough to build around. He also gets a pass from me for any question marks surrounding his compete/character. Playing in Buffalo almost ruined Ryan O'Reilly, its hard to fault Eichel for appearing less engaged playing in that dumpster fire his WHOLE CAREER.
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