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Ideal Eichel Trade

Created by: Leafs_and_Sens_Fan
Team: 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres
Initial Creation Date: Aug. 11, 2021
Published: Aug. 11, 2021
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Trades
1.
BUF
  1. Clarke, Brandt
  2. Vilardi, Gabriel
  3. 2022 1st round pick (LAK)
2.
BUF
    Buffalo gets a guy projecting as a future 2C a likely middle pairing RHD and a 1st round pick.
    LAK
      LAK get top line centre without giving up Byfield. Not sure how much sense it makes after the Danault signing though.
      Buyouts
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      2022
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      2023
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      21$81,500,000$43,705,847$113,916$1,700,000$37,794,153
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      $6,000,000$6,000,000
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      $3,050,000$3,050,000
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      $1,600,000$1,600,000
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      LW, C
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      $1,050,000$1,050,000
      RW, LW
      UFA - 1
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      $750,000$750,000
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      $894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
      C, LW
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      $825,000$825,000
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      $750,000$750,000
      C, LW, RW
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      $750,000$750,000
      C
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      $2,822,764$2,822,764
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      UFA - 1
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      $3,875,000$3,875,000
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      UFA - 1
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      $750,000$750,000
      G
      UFA - 1
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      $1,600,000$1,600,000
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      $900,000$900,000
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      UFA - 1
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      $750,000$750,000
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      RD
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      $2,250,000$2,250,000 ($1,125,000$1M$1,125,000$1M)
      C
      UFA - 1

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      Aug. 11, 2021 at 2:20 p.m.
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      Don’t think Eichel to kings makes sense. They have two top 6 centers already and kings will need cap space for some of their scoring ELC guys in next couple of years.

      Also don’t think that’s enough of a return for eichel. He probably won’t get moved until later in the season or next offseason once he ultimately gets surgery and is showcased that he’s healthy.
      Aug. 11, 2021 at 2:22 p.m.
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      After signing Danault , it ain’t happening
      Aug. 11, 2021 at 2:26 p.m.
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      So we finally got our superstar defensive prospect we needed for so long, just to trade him for a player we neither need, nor can afford.
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      Aug. 11, 2021 at 2:35 p.m.
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      For who? If its Ideal, why are the Sabres adding a d prospect they dont need, when they have 12 forward spots to fill
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      Aug. 11, 2021 at 2:38 p.m.
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      Quoting: csick
      After signing Danault , it ain’t happening


      Yes. I mentioned that in the trade comments. I don't think he goes to the Kings but this would be an ideal package for the Sabres.

      Quoting: vikhodush
      Don’t think Eichel to kings makes sense. They have two top 6 centers already and kings will need cap space for some of their scoring ELC guys in next couple of years.

      Also don’t think that’s enough of a return for eichel. He probably won’t get moved until later in the season or next offseason once he ultimately gets surgery and is showcased that he’s healthy.


      I think that's absolutely enough for Eichel. I agree with everything else you said though.

      Quoting: Kopitar11
      So we finally got our superstar defensive prospect we needed for so long, just to trade him for a player we neither need, nor can afford.


      Superstar defensive prospect? That's a bit far. This year was a weak draft and he was the 4th defenceman to go in the draft despite having the added value of being a right shot.
      Aug. 11, 2021 at 3:11 p.m.
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      Quoting: Leafs_and_Sens_Fan
      Yes. I mentioned that in the trade comments. I don't think he goes to the Kings but this would be an ideal package for the Sabres.



      I think that's absolutely enough for Eichel. I agree with everything else you said though.



      Superstar defensive prospect? That's a bit far. This year was a weak draft and he was the 4th defenceman to go in the draft despite having the added value of being a right shot.


      Assuming a healthy Eichel I would expect the price to be driven up. Current state Eichel, yes I think that would be enough from a pure value standpoint.
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      Aug. 11, 2021 at 3:24 p.m.
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      Actually I don't the Sabres won't get anymore from any team if the goal is get minimal cap back for Eichel. In effect three first rounders.
      The Kings aren't ready for serious contention this year. So they keep those young assets. Next season Vilardi on the team, maybe Brandt then the Kings have a whole lotta cap space without Eichel to sign a very good UFA.
      That's the Sabres competition in any trade for Eichel. Teams are thinking, I'm not giving up anything good young prospects who make minimal salary, when I can keep those players and then use that cap space by not having Eichel for other players.
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      Aug. 11, 2021 at 4:17 p.m.
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      Quoting: Leafs_and_Sens_Fan
      Superstar defensive prospect? That's a bit far. This year was a weak draft and he was the 4th defenceman to go in the draft despite having the added value of being a right shot.


      I wouldn't put much stock in that "4th defenceman to go" nonsense. William Nylander was the fourth winger to go in 2014 after Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett and Jake Virtanen (two of whom were right shots).
      Aug. 11, 2021 at 4:57 p.m.
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      Quoting: OldNYIfan
      I wouldn't put much stock in that "4th defenceman to go" nonsense. William Nylander was the fourth winger to go in 2014 after Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett and Jake Virtanen (two of whom were right shots).


      You forget Draisaitl was in that draft?
      Aug. 11, 2021 at 6:07 p.m.
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      Quoting: Lsendel3
      You forget Draisaitl was in that draft?


      He plays center most of the time, and was drafted as a center. That's why I was careful to use the word "winger" instead of "forward."
      Aug. 11, 2021 at 6:18 p.m.
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      Quoting: OldNYIfan
      He plays center most of the time, and was drafted as a center. That's why I was careful to use the word "winger" instead of "forward."


      Fair enough. All 4 of Drai, Sam, Sam, and Willy have played both tho
      Aug. 11, 2021 at 6:22 p.m.
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      Quoting: Lsendel3
      Fair enough. All 4 of Drai, Sam, Sam, and Willy have played both tho


      Inasmuch as Draisaitl has played all of his NHL seasons but one in our division, I'm pretty well aware of him. He's always been a greater threat in games against the Kings or Ducks than McDavid, for some reason, and the Oilers always play him at center until they're behind, when they put the two of them together.
       
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