Joined: Jun. 2021
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No NHL team is retaining 50% on that type of contract.
They would rather trade Eichel to Kings, Ducks, Blue Jackets, and many other teams while retaining 0% and getting a better return than what you have above.
From Kings point of view you can offer a deal like Turcotte, Madden, Kupari, 2021 1st Round Pick and it would still be valued more than the Vegas deal. 3 great prospect and a 8th overall pick. Those first rounders won't mean much considering Vegas is expected to be a top 10 team for at least another 3 years.