It is ironic some posters are taking the 'your crazy, I am not' stance against people advocating for Eichel.
The Flames haven't won with this core in the 7ish seasons we have had them together. Even the GM has indicated the need for a change, and his job is on the line if he doesn't do something. Part of that is the need for an elite 1C. Meanwhile we have several 1R equivalent assets and a bit of cap space, and the media chatter has consistently had the Flames in the mix for Eichel.
I think the arguments against acquiring him are fair. I also think its fair to suggest the odds are against Calgary getting him. But its also fair to advocate for acquiring the player, and its reasonable to think Calgary is squarely in the mix.
Personally, I think the Flames should take the chance. He isn't the one piece we need to compete for a cup, but he is the hardest piece to acquire. You don't get these guys outside of a draft lottery win very often. I appreciate the risk, but their is a risk regardless of the direction we go.
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