I think its gonna cost a lot more for Eichel.

Good song. Horrible trade. Did you mix up the Aho’s?

I don't disagree... I wouldn't have had the Sabres eat 35% of Eichel's contract but anything less and it would complicate Arizona's cap. I was originally going to include Mittelstadt and add a few more pieces from ARZ and NYI but I couldn't get the financials quite right... even if the Sabres ate 50% of eEichel


I would like to note that this is one single trade. There were a few players in all directions that were meant to be flipped . But in order for those to be true, there needed to be a catalyst trade. I also had to work with roster limit of 23 for BUF so I could give all the picks in the world and it still wouldn't eliminate cap problems for both ARZ and NYI. It took me 45 minute to get the financials in it's current alignment.

Also - Why would the Islanders do this?

Well, what are they losing besides Clutterbuck? Varlamov has been the declared starter and the Sabres need a goalie. Bellows might be an ask, but a second rounder for him is fair...