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Originally Posted by PeteMoss
That's true, but I mean what is the upside of this team as currently assembled? It's not like next year's first round pick is going to make us a contender.
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Maybe or maybe not. But if we trade for Eichel and he ends up on LTIR or a shell of his former self for a $10 million cap hit, the 1st rounder could end up making Buffalo a contender. The Flames without Eichel and the roster players given up to get him would have a high chance of making it a top 3 pick IMO.
Just my opinion, but I feel that if we don't find a way to replace Gio anyway, I don't think even Eichel would keep us out of the lottery. Eichel was on pace for 7 goals over 82 games last year. I highly doubt he gets back to 100% for next season, so trading for him likely writes off the season anyway.