I said this a couple weeks back but I do think this is in the endgame now. Everyone wants this done and the fact they are in deep negotiations with at least 2 teams I do feel like they are going to get something done and I feel the true timeline is so Eichel should be able to play after the Olympics which likely is also around US Thanksgiving.
The league does not care if Eichel gets to play in the Olympics and if anything they prefer he doesn’t. I think the pressure will ramp up from all parties to ensure Eichel is healthy after the break.
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