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Ottawa has much better assets than that, and a lot of them.

They aren't going to give them up if they don't have to. If Buff doesn't sell him now at that price they will get much less when he publicly demands out

Yup they could throw a big package if they wanted to but i think it would set them back. Even just parting with Batherson and a top 6 pick would be painful

Do you not think Ottawa would do it if all it took was a top 6 pick and Batherson? Eichel rapidly speeds up the rebuild and will bring in money for Melnyk. As well being locked in at 10mill for a long time with the cap set to rise with a new TV deal isn't a bad contract at all

Problem is, Melnyk won't spend that much right away. Specially after this pandemic situation. He's lost so much money so the thought of paying a guy 10 million... and mostly in Bonus money... big oof. Two guys on entry level is only 2 million (bonus withstanding).