Eichel is now represented by Pat Brisson

The old agent wasn't getting it done, he does NOT want to get to camp still with the Sabres I'm sure

This post was edited by Meatstick on Aug 27 2021 11:10am

Have no clue how the situation is going to resolve itself.

Playing for Buffalo is clearly no longer an option. That bridge is burned.

He has to be traded. He also has to be traded for a strong return.

Based on the circumstances that is not possible. His value is at it's lowest point but playing and increasing his value is off the table.


How can he play hockey again in the near future? You have two sides that cant afford to budge and no team is going to step in and pay what Buffalo management figures he is worth.


At this point I don't think he will play this season at all.

What a waste.

This post was edited by Killingyouall on Aug 27 2021 08:43pm

Trading for a guy right before he gets neck surgery

it's almost training camp and no word of Eichel or Tarasenko being traded

the teams know how bad their injuries are

man i forgot about tarasenko lol
hes suppsoedly healthy though right?

and eichel needs surgery but wants to get a different one then the teams wants him to get?


crazy like who would trade for eichel hes going to miss time so you pretty much gotta be willing to throw away this season while throwing one hell of a package to get eichel
or does a team trade picks+prospects and LTIR him like tampa then bring him in for the playoffs? lol

Most likely this, if he goes to a playoff contender.

I would say Tarasenko is worth taking a chance on.

7.5 cap hit for two seasons is a lot easier to manage than 10 million for another 5 seasons.

Also feel a shoulder injury that has been poorly managed in the past has a better chance of being somewhat resolved versus a neck injury.

I'd take Eichel anyday lol. Buffalo doesn't wanna lose him for subpar return is all. His neck injury isn't that bad, considering he's on the ice practicing and training. Also medical experts say it should heal and not bother him with the surgery. Buffalo doesn't want him to do the surgery cuz they're a joke franchise, and prefer the passive method even if it will bother Eichel for rest of his career. Rather take chances on someone young and gfg like Eichel than Tarasenko that injured his shoulder 3 times and is finally getting the correct surgery to fix the issue.

This post was edited by Secksii on Aug 28 2021 12:55pm

Eichel is obviously the better player but that contract and his attitude scare me. Even before the surgery became a point of contention he was angling, and succeeded in getting rid of coaches and management.

Maybe I am wrong but he seems to be the kind of guy that is so inwardly focused he can't see the bigger picture of what it takes to win.

Tarasenko proved that he could take on different roles and play an adaptive style when the Blues won a cup. I can appreciate that.

I think Tarasenko would be easier for a team to work with. Eichel just seems to be the kind of guy that is always going to have the "it's my way or the highway" attitude.

Five years with that attitude @ 10 million a season is terrifying. A team will gamble and take that risk though. The talent is too good to pass up on.


With both players the problem is the same. They are at their lowest value and have demanded a trade. Somehow both teams are going to have to get a good return when they have no leverage, so it is going be extremely difficult to move them.

This post was edited by Killingyouall on Aug 28 2021 01:12pm