I still think Minnesota comes in and gets him. It's remarkable how well they did without a top center. Just not sure if it was just a flash in the pan though. If so, well, more of a reason to go and acquire a center of Eichel's caliber.
They can offer one of Fiala/Dumba, one of Boldy/Rossi, one of their 2021 1st round picks, and probably a 2022 1st/2nd based on whether or not Minnesota makes the playoffs. The Sabres give up Eichel and maybe Miller to offset some of the salary they'd be receiving.
Fiala/Dumba
Boldy/Rossi
2021 1st (MIN)
2022 1st/2nd (based on playoffs)
Rask
for
Eichel
C. Miller
Assuming Buffalo flips Risto, Buffalo protects Dahlin/Jokiharju/Dumba and Minnesota protects Spurgeon/Suter/Brodin. Both teams take on the risk of Eichel/Rossi
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