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Originally Posted by transplant99
Of course it is, and it's likely with the full backing of the Pegulas. This will be the single largest/important transaction in personnel this club will make under their watch for a decade and maybe ever.
It is a lot more palatable for them to pay money and use the one thing they have..... time...... to make the deal they like, over accepting a deal they don't.
The Sabres are going to be a brutal hockey team this season whether or not he is dealt before it starts. This helps them in digging in and waiting for what they deem acceptable IMO. Clearly that ask is massive and more than anyone is willing to part with at this point.
No one should be surprised if this thing goes well into the season before getting resolved, though introducing Brisson to the mix may change that up a bit.
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Seems like something other players in the league would also be watching. Eichel is their franchise player and they are prepared to bury him for a season. If they are willing to do that to him. What are they going to be willing to do to a regular Joe?
Seems like a big game of chicken which isn’t going to end well.