JM_ Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 49 minutes ago, Jayinblack said: And you're minus the significant assets you gave up to acquire him yeah its a massive risk, a potential rebuild killer. Maybe it makes sense for a more mature team looking to extend its window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I don't see why the Canucks would even be thinking about Eichel. They have 3 top 6 centers; probably their deepest positional depth. Eichel is not going to help the defensive need (rd) or improve the bottom 6. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSVII Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Don't want this guy on the team. He's already used to the owners bending over backwards to fire the GM and Coach on his behalf. Regardless of the talent you don't want that kind of entitlement on the team. Plus, it would likely cost one of Petey or Hughes+ to get him, not worth it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeeeergh Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, higgyfan said: I don't see why the Canucks would even be thinking about Eichel. They have 3 top 6 centers; probably their deepest positional depth. Eichel is not going to help the defensive need (rd) or improve the bottom 6. Precisely. Nucks can also find top 6 scoring in the draft if they want to add a winger there, and it'll have the added benefit of being an ELC for 3 years. These offensive specialists (Boeser, Caufield, Pettersson, etc.) seem able to contribute in year 1 or year 2, whereas grabbing someone for the D corps often requires a few years of development. If JB is really planning on contending in 2022-2023, he's got to be thinking of fixing the biggest problem: the defensive side. I really think a #1 D-man, and a proper 3C who can stay healthy all year is a gamechanger. Hopefully we keep Sutter too at a team friendly deal (he was on pace to score 17-20 goals over a full season), and bump him to the wing for full time duties, and to the center when we need important faceoffs won. These 4 things turn our team into a legit contender imo: - Top 6 winger drafted this year (prolific scorer like Guenther) - #1 shutdown d-man like savard - #3C like Wennberg - Petey, Beagle, Motte, Sutter back from injury Miller-Pettersson-Boeser Hoglander-Bo-2021 pick Podkolzin-Wennberg-Pearson Motte-Beagle-Sutter Savard-Hughes Myers-Juolevi/Hamonic Rathbone-Schmidt Edited May 20, 2021 by eeeeergh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 50 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: yeah its a massive risk, a potential rebuild killer. Maybe it makes sense for a more mature team looking to extend its window. unless it's Miller they want, but only straight up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Just now, stawns said: unless it's Miller they want, but only straight up! I'm thinking we'll see Calgary make an offer. Treliving is on the hot seat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: I'm thinking we'll see Calgary make an offer. Treliving is on the hot seat. Certainly makes sense. I could see Johnny Hockey on his way out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, stawns said: Certainly makes sense. I could see Johnny Hockey on his way out 'lil Jonny, Valimaki, 2 1sts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: 'lil Jonny, Valimaki, 2 1sts? That's a good deal for Van! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, stawns said: That's a good deal for Van! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearoftheNuck Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I wonder if Eichel possibly being on his way out this year encourages the Sabres to draft Benieres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 5 hours ago, YearoftheNuck said: I wonder if Eichel possibly being on his way out this year encourages the Sabres to draft Benieres? I wonder if we'll see their pick refuse to sign, and get another Lindros type scenario. I can see a lot of prospects being very disappointed to be selected by Buffalo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoastcanucks777 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 On 5/20/2021 at 8:55 AM, higgyfan said: I don't see why the Canucks would even be thinking about Eichel. They have 3 top 6 centers; probably their deepest positional depth. Eichel is not going to help the defensive need (rd) or improve the bottom 6. Wrong! put him with Roussel and Erickson because more money equals better players! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Westcoastcanucks777 said: Wrong! put him with Roussel and Erickson because more money equals better players! Forgot about Eriksson. He is so unforgettable… Edited May 21, 2021 by Me_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I am not saying we should target him, but I think people are hating on Eichel a little too much. Look what they built around him in all these years. I'd be upset too. On top of the fact they were messing around with his health. It's clear something is wrong with Buffalo, and it's deeply rooted. Buffalo might be the worst run team in the league. Even beating out Ottawa, at least they are projecting upwards. If they started the season the way they finished, they may have even made the playoffs. Buffalo is just bad, disgracefully bad. Don't blame Eichel for feeling how he feels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 40 Million over 4 years Ties up a lot of cap room. Especially when we do Hughes and Peties contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 12 hours ago, Hairy Kneel said: 40 Million over 4 years Ties up a lot of cap room. Especially when we do Hughes and Peties contracts. Yea we would have to dump some serous cap and I don’t know how many 1sts and prospects we’d have to trade but can you imagine: Pettersson Eichel Boeser Miller Horvat Podkolzin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Bringing in Eichel would be to reorganize the entire franchise both in personnel as well as in cap structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 BUF has Middlestadt and Cozens who are Cs, maybe they take one of the big 4 D, to play with Dahlin. Eichel would be good, I just think he's had it losing in BUF and wants out. Not sure I would call that an attitude problem. Guy wants to win, like Miller. Put Miller on his wing and watch two determined players. Miller - Eichel - Podkolzin Pearson (or Eklund?) - Pettersson - Hoglander Motte - Horvat - Lind Boeser and Roussel for Eichel ?? (I really like Boeser, but BUF will want someone good back) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakrami Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 11 hours ago, NUCKER67 said: BUF has Middlestadt and Cozens who are Cs, maybe they take one of the big 4 D, to play with Dahlin. Eichel would be good, I just think he's had it losing in BUF and wants out. Not sure I would call that an attitude problem. Guy wants to win, like Miller. Put Miller on his wing and watch two determined players. Miller - Eichel - Podkolzin Pearson (or Eklund?) - Pettersson - Hoglander Motte - Horvat - Lind Boeser and Roussel for Eichel ?? (I really like Boeser, but BUF will want someone good back) lol at Motte - Horvat - Lind. What kind of line is that... I can see very low production, not too effective and an angry Horvat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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