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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 19, 2021 at 9:43 a.m.
Thread: Eichel trades again
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>kedogs00</b></div><div>I am leaning towards that as well. However, KA knows this could be his job on the line. There is no need to move him if the right deal does not present itself. Eichel has 5 more yrs in BUF. If he wants to act like a baby and complain, so be it. I'd rather have a whiny super star then a weak return.</div></div>

I've gotta think that there isn't an Eichel deal in the universe that doesn't need to be signed off on by the Pegula's before it happens. The fact that they refuse to hire a director of hockey ops to oversee the team, and instead continue to meddle with it doesn't bode well for anyone involved. I'm sure KA is a fine GM, but I feel like he's been given an impossible task.

I don't even know that I'm prepared to call Eichel a "whiny superstar" yet. The organization has been badly mismanaged since long before he got there, and I definitely don't blame him for trying to do what's best for his own health. I feel like there's a lot more going on behind the scenes down there than we have any clue about.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 17, 2021 at 1:08 p.m.
Thread: Eichel Sergachev and Hyman
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>kedogs00</b></div><div>I think if Turcotte is in the trade and not Byfield, then a solid wing prospect/player needs to come along. Kupari, Arthur, ****emo, Kempe. I still like the idea of Turcotte, Kempe, Roy/Walker, and a first, preferably this yr if None of Kupari, Arthur, or ****emo are included.</div></div>

Turcotte, Kempe, Walker, and 2021 - 1st (not a lottery pick) is gross to accept but it's fair for both teams.

For the Kings: Kempe's points are more than offset by the acquisition of Eichel, Walker can/will be eventually be replaced with Faber, and most importantly the Kings have: Kopitar-Eichel-Byfield-Vilardi up the middle. The team might not be able to obtain a high priced defenseman but the pros beat out the cons.

The Sabres: Obtain a #1 center prospect who is more team-oriented (Jonathan Toews like player), $10M cap space, a top-10 pick in the 2021 draft, and a budget 20+ goal scorer who will be RFA in Kempe.

I would not fault Blake for this trade.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 11, 2021 at 11:22 a.m.
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