Ok Fine An Eichel Trade

Team: 2021-22 Columbus Blue Jackets

Initial Creation Date: Oct. 11, 2021

Published: Oct. 11, 2021

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

BUF fans, I know (and understand), you guys are asking for more; But, if I'm CBJ, or most any teams on the market for him right now, I'm only picking up Eichel if/when his price comes down. He's an astounding player, but he'd be out for this year due to the procedure, still have some level of uncertainty/ injury concern on his return (to say nothing of the fact he'd likely be almost two years without playing a hockey game by the time he returns), and $10M cap hit. For as good as Eichel is, that is a lot to take on.

- The 2022 1st is off the table, at least not without protections. I'd been toying with the 2022 2nd becoming a 1st if CBJ make the playoffs.
- Domi and Nyquist are added largely as future trade pieces for BUF, ergo the large retention from CBJ. Hard to be a TDL team and pass up Domi or Nyquist for literal pennies on the dollar, if BUF is willing to retain additional salary.
- Korpi is added because, well, looks like you guys could use bodies in front of the net. Again, TDL fodder if you like.
- Foudy, Tex, and Voronkov are all young, controllable talent - long term pieces. CBJ already have a bit of a logjam at F in the coming years, so this allows them to clear out room.
- I added Hayden because we need someone to cover some fourth line minutes - particularly looking for size. If there are any other nominal players/ bad contracts worth dumping from BUF's side (not including Skinner), I'm open.

Looking for some constructive feedback here!