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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I'm playing the odds based on when most players have their peak years and the fact that the type of injury he has is commonly a career changer. We wouldn't be paying for what Eichel has done, but what he will do.
Two goals in 21 game this year is potentially a huge warning sign. He went from a 44 goal pace last year to an 8 goal pace (over 82 games). That has to be a huge concern for future projections.
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I agree with this and those who are saying it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to give up the players you want to play with Eichel, FOR Eichel and just recreate Buffalo for him.
Also I see the sentiment "what do we have to lose" "if it backfires we rebuild" well you're out Tkachuk, your first, and whatever other assets are part of the trade that could have been used for that rebuild.
I am all for going all in on a trade in the right situation - a situation like the Mark Stone trade. This one has risks and red flags. I would want to know why it seems like Buffalo wants to move on, according to Elliotte? And more clarity on this injury.