iinatcc Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, -AJ- said: Probably true actually. Didn't think about it. To win a championship you want, think like Tampa you must Edited October 30, 2021 by iinatcc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Eichel going to Vegas will be a really hard fir. True, short term solutions are possible (eg. IR), but what about after that? The "big" contracts on Vegas are all covered by NMC/NTC clauses, and I don't see any of those guys being overly eager to go to Buffalo (Karlsson, Marchessault, Dadonov, Pietrangelo, Martinez, Lehner?), and the one guy who might be able to get Buffalo to bite on a deal (Theodore) is probably too valuable to Vegas to give up. Smith is fine for one year, but after that... Or, maybe there's something going on behind closed doors. From what I see, Theodore, two 1st round picks, and a smattering of prospects will be the return, with some retention by Buffalo. Vegas doesn't want to give up too much of their current roster, unless they are looking to tank to help the value of the picks they are giving up. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krinjer33 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, Gollumpus said: Eichel going to Vegas will be a really hard fir. True, short term solutions are possible (eg. IR), but what about after that? The "big" contracts on Vegas are all covered by NMC/NTC clauses, and I don't see any of those guys being overly eager to go to Buffalo (Karlsson, Marchessault, Dadonov, Pietrangelo, Martinez, Lehner?), and the one guy who might be able to get Buffalo to bite on a deal (Theodore) is probably too valuable to Vegas to give up. Smith is fine for one year, but after that... Or, maybe there's something going on behind closed doors. From what I see, Theodore, two 1st round picks, and a smattering of prospects will be the return, with some retention by Buffalo. Vegas doesn't want to give up too much of their current roster, unless they are looking to tank to help the value of the picks they are giving up. regards, G. Maybe another team gets involved for a 3 way trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 46 minutes ago, Gollumpus said: Eichel going to Vegas will be a really hard fir. True, short term solutions are possible (eg. IR), but what about after that? Win the cup this year. Doing so gives the team like 5 or so years of goodwill from the market no matter how bad the team is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Not sure the merit on this but they have the blue checkmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnBurner Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I wouldn't want this guy on my team. Entitled, needs too much attention, can't lead his team, in fact the Sabres are doing better without him, and he has major injury issues. Hard pass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieVedder Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 6 hours ago, Gollumpus said: Eichel going to Vegas will be a really hard fir. True, short term solutions are possible (eg. IR), but what about after that? The "big" contracts on Vegas are all covered by NMC/NTC clauses, and I don't see any of those guys being overly eager to go to Buffalo (Karlsson, Marchessault, Dadonov, Pietrangelo, Martinez, Lehner?), and the one guy who might be able to get Buffalo to bite on a deal (Theodore) is probably too valuable to Vegas to give up. Smith is fine for one year, but after that... Or, maybe there's something going on behind closed doors. From what I see, Theodore, two 1st round picks, and a smattering of prospects will be the return, with some retention by Buffalo. Vegas doesn't want to give up too much of their current roster, unless they are looking to tank to help the value of the picks they are giving up. regards, G. They arent giving up Theodore for Eichel. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I'd be careful if I were Vegas, what do they have to gain really? They're already a Cup contender with good picks and prospect pool, why throw that away for a risky center? Sure, Eichel (when he's playing) is one elite top line center who can play a good two-way game, but who knows what he'll be like after this surgery...Doesn't sound like the risk is being factored into a lot of the trade proposals and what Buffalo are asking for. Buffalo probably want a roster player + good prospect + 2 firsts. Vegas could maybe throw Leschyshyn/Howden (young center to replace) + Coghlan/Korczak (young defenceman) + 2 firsts or a 1st and 2nd (considering they'll be late first rounders anyway). Cap-wise, Eichel is going to be on LTIR for a while anyway and might swing back in the playoffs which would be a dream for Vegas, otherwise they could maybe get rid of Dadonov's contract in the deal too. If Buffalo are even thinking about asking for Theodore/Hague etc. I would not entertain it, Eichel is far too risky to give up a young top-2 defenceman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JM_ Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I wonder if this is going to take a 3 way deal? e.g, moving Karlsson to a team not on his NTC to facilitate a deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, JM_ said: I wonder if this is going to take a 3 way deal? e.g, moving Karlsson to a team not on his NTC to facilitate a deal? Don’t see how it won’t take a 3rd team especially for the teams rumoured to be front runners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Devron Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Please destroy yourselves Vegas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JM_ Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 it would be funny to see Tkachuk end up in Buffalo. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: This could be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Just now, JM_ said: it would be funny to see Tkachuk end up in Buffalo. I think it’s Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Sucks the final 2 teams are both in our division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Just now, Smashian Kassian said: Sucks the final 2 teams are both in our division Hopefully Jack’s new team gives up a lot. Jack isn’t playing for several months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 30 minutes ago, Alflives said: I think it’s Vegas. it smells like a Vegas move for sure. Move Reilly Smith to Buffalo, find a taker for Karlsson for free and they can get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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