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Originally Posted by Nelson
I personally think its a mistake for the Sabres to ask for a bunch of pieces. Duchene was an exception, but generally speaking, teams lose trades when they ask for numerous pieces for one really good player. Based on history, I don't think the team that gets Eichel will end up giving up a lot of really great pieces unless Adams is as patient as Sakic. (And I don't think the current circumstances will even allow Adams to be that patient.)
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But teams almost never part with elite young players or blue-chip prospects. What does a straight 1 for 1 or 2 for 1 hockey trade for Eichel look like? The Sabres are asking for several high-end picks and prospects in the hopes that they’ll hit on one or two of them.