I don't see why Columbus would make that deal. The sad fact for Buffalo, is that they're going to HAVE to accept less for Eichel due to his injury.

If I am Buffalo, I wouldn't want much less than this for Eichel.

As a Columbus fan, I would not want them to pursue the deal needing to give up so much of the potential future. I just do not think it is meant to be between these two teams.

I dont see this trade happening but its still somewhat possible

Sabres fans will need to come to grips with reality.
In Eichel’s current state, he is damaged goods.
No team wants to give up a king’s ransom for nothing (or next to nothing) if he is never the same again.
He won’t be worth pre-injury value until he complete treatment and full rehab assignment, is cleared, and demonstrates he can play at pre-injury levels on the ice, full speed, full contact, etc
The problem for him is that the team has final control over his injury treatment plan.
( I think this should change, as players need more rights when it comes to their bodies, injuries, and treatment plans).
That being said, he still has time left on his contract - 5 years left. I really like Eichel and hope he gets through this at 100% pre-injury level.
The situation just doesn’t look good now.
Not to mention… Jackets would never include Sillinger in this deal. Or Johnson.
Texier, probably. Foudy? Maybe.
I know it is early, but that Chicago pick looks like it may be a high one (albeit lottery protected). I don’t think Jackets are interested in giving it up.