This was a trade scenario put forth by the Athletic's Buffalo writer yesterday
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Calgary sends right winger Matthew Tkachuk, center prospect Connor Zary and a first-round pick to the Sabres for Eichel
Tkachuk becomes the new face of the franchise, a true power forward who had a 34-goal season and two 20-plus goal campaigns. The 23-year-old adds a physical fearlessness that Buffalo lacks. He’s signed for one more season at $7 million and is a restricted free agent after that, giving the Sabres a long-term cornerstone.
Zary was the Flames’ first-round pick last year. The 19-year-old put up seven points in nine AHL games then returned to the Western Hockey League and recorded 24 points in 15 games. While he’s not ready to fill Eichel’s skates, he has top-six potential in a few years.
A deal with the Flames would help in the short and long term.
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