Krebs is something we don't have. Ready to play now unlike Zary or Pelletier, cost controlled unlike Dube or Mangiapane.
Tuch is something we don't have. A 20G guy on less than 5M long term. We do have Mangiapane who might be signed there, but no given.
When you look at the assets Buffalo got its clear long term control is a priority. That balanced with impact sooner.
Is Tkachuk or Monahan a better player? Sure, but they also cost more and have less control. How would it look on the Sabres if Eichel is a top centre and they have nothing left of the deal on their roster in 3 years?
Based on this deal in thinking they guy they wanted from us was Lindholm, in which case I'm glad there's no deal
I wanted Eichel too, but it looks like we were the second choice/ used to put pressure on the other party.
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