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Monahammer · 10-12-2021, 11:45 AM

It may already have been firmly answered by someone who knows, but is there any potential in acquiring Eichel on LTIR and not having to make cap room for him? What are the conditions around that?

Could it be worked out that we trade someone to LTIR Eichel and then reacquire them?

I've been firmly on team Eichel since day 1, but if he's out for 5 months ish minimum, we need some bodies who have a chance at competing for most of the season still. Giving up one of Monahan or Tkachuk and then not having Eichel for most of the season would be nearly insurmountible imo.

10-12-2021, 11:45 AM	#4047
Monahammer In the Sin Bin Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Alberta Exp:	It may already have been firmly answered by someone who knows, but is there any potential in acquiring Eichel on LTIR and not having to make cap room for him? What are the conditions around that? Could it be worked out that we trade someone to LTIR Eichel and then reacquire them? I've been firmly on team Eichel since day 1, but if he's out for 5 months ish minimum, we need some bodies who have a chance at competing for most of the season still. Giving up one of Monahan or Tkachuk and then not having Eichel for most of the season would be nearly insurmountible imo.