We're gonna wind up with a busted Eichel, and literally no assets. I'm telling you guys, that's how things work out for the Flames. Also, even if he's healthy and back at 100%, are we really gonna pay him $15M in four years? I'd rather have 6 $6m top six forwards than 1 $15m and 5 $3.5m.
I mean look at the picks we'll have to give up in a addition to gutting our roster and system. We could literally be last season's Buffalo by the time he's up for renewal, and then what? He's not gonna want to sign here, he's gonna want to go somewhere competitive.
Is he shiny? Yes, but let's not go blind from staring at him and lose sight of the big picture.
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