Quoting: csick
Tell me when a 24 year old healthy star was traded , franchise cornerstone was traded period. If Eichel was healthy , the package would’ve been much higher and Eichel also wanted out. If a team wants Debrincat they’d have to wow Chicago with at least 2 really strong young pieces to help the rebuild considering they’ve lost a 1st this year too
Quoting: ChiHawk
When was the last time an elite 24 year old with one year left on a attractive deal and a RFA was traded? Don't use Eichel either as he was injured, stuck in a public contencious debate with his team, a UFA IN 4 years and one of the top 5 highest cap hits in the league.
Laine, Heatley, Kessel, Duchene, Carter, Neal, Skinner, Kovalev, Leclair , Hossa, Arnott, Almonte, Selanne, Juneau, Renberg, Recchi, Smolinski, Bure, Boyes, Mogilny....
Elite wingers get traded often. Star wingers pretty much every year.
Top-5 picks never get traded...especially along with top prospects.