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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
I'm all for Eichel, but I'd be very apprehensive about trading Mangiapane. He's just entering his prime and IMO has that Brad Marchand type star upside. If the goal is a championship, you want to have both players, plus others filling out your forward core.
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The only trade scenario that makes sense to me is one that involves Monahan going back with picks, prospects and maybe Dube so that you can still field a roster capable of challenging top teams. The Sabres aren't moving him without taking back a contract either and they know it.
Even if you add Eichel, without Backlund/Mangiapane or both, I don't see this roster being strong enough to get it done. If you add Eichel without losing either player, this is a very strong forward group.