Just heard Hoven's interview. Also says Ducks ownership is patient and knows their rebuild will probably last two/three more years. They remain very interested in Eichel and will circle back when the asking price comes down. Have no interest in including Drysdale, Zegras, or McTavish.
So they were offering Gibson and maybe one of Steel, Terry, or Jones? I doubt they would include Comtois.
Still think Eichel doesn't make much sense for the Ducks. Young players still early in their development, Eakins is still coach, and if they were trying to make a hockey trade that probably means they don't want to give up their 1st round pick or prospects. Gibson out, Eichel in seems like a lateral move at best. Changing their offer to include prospects and a likely high pick seems like a waste for a team still rebuilding. I also think Buffalo will always look at Drysdale, Zegras, and McTavish and demand that one of them has to be in the offer.
Other rumored offers I've seen out there:
Vegas: Smith, Krebs, Hague, 1st
NYR: Georgiev, Kravtsov, Jones, 1st
Not great offers out there.
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