How Far Off

Far. No Stutzle or tkachuk, not even considered

Still, there’s 4 former 1st round pick, Shane Pinto(who probably should have been a 1st round pick), an actual 1st round pick, and a middle six center(Chris Tierney). That’s a pretty good haul even without Stützle or Tkachuck. Also, would you take Sanderson?

Trading Eichel especially within the division it’s going to cost more for the team acquiring him. For Ottawa it begins with Sanderson, Stutzle, and a 1st rounder. For a Northeast division opponent to acquire Eichel simply costs more than sending him anywhere else.

This is why Eichel to Ottawa makes no sense. It's impossible to make it work without moving the star power Ottawa already has, unless you're willing to absolutely destroy any organizational depth.

Sabres easily decline