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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 31, 2021 at 3:03 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17, 2021 at 1:51 p.m.
Thread: Eichel Sergachev and Hyman
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tackerman1970</b></div><div>I agree that's the current narrative, but do you think real GMs see it this way? Eichel IS what we hope Byfield WILL become. I am erroring on the side of the known commodity...</div></div>

This is not that Eichel's previous value would not equal a 2nd overall +. The problem is the whole reason Eichel is even available is how poorly he has connected with management, this is an issue that whatever team obtains him will inherit. To compound the issue of him publically shaming his team, he may also show preference to use his medical doctors over his new team's doctors. This is not a small issue, Rob Blake answers to owners, who he will have to explain why he traded his 2nd overall pick on an entry-level contract for a $10M injured player who has a history of butting heads with management after they lost 1/3 of their value during the pandemic. It also take Rob Blake from being a guy not on the hot seat, on the hot-seat if the team is not poised for a playoff position. The question isn't about what Eichel is worth, it's what is the most teams are willing to offer for a player that has backed Buffalo in the corner. Take a look at the top prospects in the league, let me know if you can find a team that can move a #1 center prospect of Byfield or Turcotte's caliber for a $10M player during a cap crunch.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17, 2021 at 12:14 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17, 2021 at 12:10 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17, 2021 at 12:10 p.m.