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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
Any Eichel trade would have to involve Tkachuk as a piece. No other Flames asset would be enough to be a centerpiece. It would be tricky to make the cap work, but it's possible. Buffalo has a lot of RFAs and UFAs that are due for raises.
Otherwise nothing else comes close. We might think Tkachuk's QO requirement is a problem, but I still think Buffalo would love the long term control. The Flames would still have to add a substantial amount. Maybe Tkachuk + Dube + 2021 1st.
I think huge trades like this are one of only two ways to escape perpetual mediocrity. The other being tanking.
Honestly, I think the Eichel route is more likely thank full-out tanking.
But even with Eichel, there would be a lot of ifs, ands, and buts.
It would really just be a hail mary.
At least it would make things exciting for a while.
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Young, fast, big, play-driving #1C? Grab him, and build out the lineup from there, even if it takes time. It's the most important position to fill, and also the hardest to fill. We got a coach, we got a good goalie-get our C, we've got some hope. We ain't winning anything without that C.