Quoting: OrganizedConfusion55
Sabres aren't trading eichel
What do you do if Eichel plays it smart, sticks it out to the end of next season then demands to be traded.
1. Buffalo loses control bc his NMC is about to kick in or does kick in
2. If it goes to the TDL Buffalo's position is still weakened bc trading him is not a TDL trade bc of the cap unless it's a team like LA who will have the cap space
3. If it goes to the off season again Buffalo's position weakens bc teams will stall till his NMC kicks in...you know Boston will be his choice
4. The return goes down if it goes to the next off season
5. Only saving grace is they don't have to trade him bc he is under contract but do you then want a player that would probably become a cancer in the dressing room
The guys tired of losing, and I can't blame him there...I think if you are going to trade him and have the control to where he goes and get a maximum return you pull the trigger this summer or you get the same result as you did with Hall who controlled the situation and then cry on what the return is