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bluejays · 07-25-2021, 05:06 PM

I think what we all don't recognize is the high probability of there being multiple teams being desperate to land a big fish, at almost any cost. I can't see the Flames winning the stakes without overpaying and hurting their future. And any package they do produce, there is a high possibility that a desperate GM or owner would want in. I believe it was Friedman who said Buffalo could keep Eichel for this season if they don't get a deal they like. I believe it. If you wait it out long enough, perhaps Eichel does the normal surgery, and the field opens up much more for him with a bigger return possible. Plus Buffalo can just tank and they get a great pick this draft. Money aside, Buffalo isn't in a must trade mode with him right now.

07-25-2021, 05:06 PM	#344
bluejays Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario Exp:	I think what we all don't recognize is the high probability of there being multiple teams being desperate to land a big fish, at almost any cost. I can't see the Flames winning the stakes without overpaying and hurting their future. And any package they do produce, there is a high possibility that a desperate GM or owner would want in. I believe it was Friedman who said Buffalo could keep Eichel for this season if they don't get a deal they like. I believe it. If you wait it out long enough, perhaps Eichel does the normal surgery, and the field opens up much more for him with a bigger return possible. Plus Buffalo can just tank and they get a great pick this draft. Money aside, Buffalo isn't in a must trade mode with him right now.