Quoting: SlevinKalevra
I never said Hintz was healthy. But if something serious happens to him or he doesn’t recover from an injury at least we aren’t on the hook for ten million for five more years. Like I said, I never said Eichel wasn’t amazing. I know this is the first year Hintz has produced like this and he still has to back it up. What I’m saying is I’d rather let him back it up than take on Eichel and his contract. Especially since all the Buffalo fans want substantial additional assets added on top of Hintz. With Eichel you’re paying for a name. In two years Hintz could easily be a name. You know about his groin injury so it’s safe to say you know your stuff, but did most Buffalo fans even know who Hintz was last year? Things change quickly. Jamie Benn was a point shy of 90 not too long ago. We obviously disagree. But don’t treat me like a moron cause I’d rather bet on Hintz than over pay for Eichel
> I never said Hintz was healthy.
You said Eichel had some pretty serious injuries, which he doesn't. He has a herniated disc in his cervical spine, which is a pretty common injury for a hockey player. They return just fine.
> but did most Buffalo fans even know who Hintz was last year?
Any fan that follows hockey knows who Hintz is, especially if you play fantasy. Your casual fan probably not, but they probably couldn't name anyone in our farm system either.
> Jamie Benn was a point shy of 90 not too long ago.
Jamie Benn is 31... That was 6 years ago when he was 26. Eichel is 24.
> With Eichel you're paying for a name
With Eichel you're paying for a top center lmao.
> But don’t treat me like a moron cause I’d rather bet on Hintz than over pay for Eichel
We're not talking about overpaying for Eichel. You said Hintz 1 for 1 with Eichel. Anyone with a brain would take that.