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Dajazz · 11-01-2021, 12:31 AM

Trading for Eichel is gambling. Trading for any injured player is, especially an injury like this.

What if it turns out CGY doctors come to the same conclusion as BUF?

What if Eichel’s preferred surgery turns out OK, but not great, and he plays out his career at 75% ability? What if the best case, no matter the surgery, is 85% recovery?

Or, it’s all fine and dandy, he continues to be a top tier centre.

A 100% Eichel is worth a lot, but injured Eichel is a lottery ticket, literally, and BUF will be holding a couple of ours plus a few good players.

Can you re-sign Mangiapane with the new cap structure? Or Tkachuk?

Pure gambling. Say no.

11-01-2021, 12:31 AM	#339
Dajazz Scoring Winger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sweden Exp:	Trading for Eichel is gambling. Trading for any injured player is, especially an injury like this. What if it turns out CGY doctors come to the same conclusion as BUF? What if Eichel’s preferred surgery turns out OK, but not great, and he plays out his career at 75% ability? What if the best case, no matter the surgery, is 85% recovery? Or, it’s all fine and dandy, he continues to be a top tier centre. A 100% Eichel is worth a lot, but injured Eichel is a lottery ticket, literally, and BUF will be holding a couple of ours plus a few good players. Can you re-sign Mangiapane with the new cap structure? Or Tkachuk? Pure gambling. Say no. __________________ Always be yourself. Unless you can be Batman, then always be Batman.