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FlamesAddiction · 11-02-2021, 05:41 PM

I think Tkachuk means a lot for the short term success of this team. I am not optimistic about him staying with the club long term, so I could see him being dangled as trade bait. Out of all the roster players being mentioned for a an Eichel piece, he is probably the most valuable.

There is some risk for Buffalo obviously given his contract, but it's not like Eichel doesn't come with risks. The Sabres would have some time to work things out long term with Tkachuk and don't have a lot of long term salary tied up, so I could see them offering a big long term deal that would be difficult for Tkachuk to turn down.

I rarely do proposals, but what the heck:

To Sabres:

Tkachuk, Zary, 1st rounder, plus a possible throw in if need to make the salaries work

To Flames:

Eichel

The Flames could then sign a low-risk, potential high reward stop gap player like Bobby Ryan on a one-year deal to play on the RW for now.

11-02-2021, 05:41 PM	#763
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I think Tkachuk means a lot for the short term success of this team. I am not optimistic about him staying with the club long term, so I could see him being dangled as trade bait. Out of all the roster players being mentioned for a an Eichel piece, he is probably the most valuable. There is some risk for Buffalo obviously given his contract, but it's not like Eichel doesn't come with risks. The Sabres would have some time to work things out long term with Tkachuk and don't have a lot of long term salary tied up, so I could see them offering a big long term deal that would be difficult for Tkachuk to turn down. I rarely do proposals, but what the heck: To Sabres: Tkachuk, Zary, 1st rounder, plus a possible throw in if need to make the salaries work To Flames: Eichel The Flames could then sign a low-risk, potential high reward stop gap player like Bobby Ryan on a one-year deal to play on the RW for now. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."