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Originally Posted by New Era
Thinking like that is why franchises turn into the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers. When you're running a hundred million dollar enterprise you have to keep your head firmly planted on your shoulders and recognize the current and future situations. You don't get to make rash decisions you hope work out. You need a plan and you need to have a long term strategy for success. One player does not make a team, nor does one player lead you to a championship. You need other talented players, and in the current NHL, you need young talent that is cost controlled and able to contribute. Without the latter you have nothing to work with and will be fodder for the rest of the league. You make this deal and it blows up in your face and you'll be wishing for those days of mediocrity. Being the punching back for the other 31 teams , including an expansion team, is not a future anyone wants. If you #### up this deal, that's a good possibility.
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Its been 30 years without a #1C and our franchise has absolutely nothing to show outside of a Cinderella run to the finals. I'm alright taking some chances and being a little reckless trying to acquire a guy of Eichel's calibre. The depth and talent needed to insulate Eichel is MUCH easier to come by than a guy like Eichel. We can fill those holes.
The "safe" approach has gotten us nowhere. The price for Eichel will be steep, but we won't have an AHL roster after the deal.