Quoting: Bearshark91
So you’re expecting Hertl to have a better return then Eichel?
What was the last pending UFA to be traded at the deadline that’s fetched two players drafted in the first round, plus a 1st and 2nd draft pick?
Closest comps to that package that come to mind:
1. 2019 Taylor Hall trade: Merkley, Bahl, Schnarr, 1st, 3rd
2. 2018 EK65 trade: Tierney, Norris, DeMelo, 1st, 2nd, 2nd
3. 2010 Kovalchuk trade: Bergfors (recent 1st), Oduya (top-4 d-man), Cormier (recent 2nd), 1st, 2nd
Problem is, all three of those guys had a bit more pedigree, and all had won major trophies in recent seasons.