Quoting: ngikas
While Seguin's and Eichel's situations are similar, the players are in different stages of their career. Tyler Seguin was on his way to being an established elite player in the league when Boston decided to move him. Eichel on the other hand is there. Also in Seguin's case I think the off ice antics were a factor in the return BOS got. I dont know anything about if Eichel has off ice issues, but if there isnt any then I dont think you can compare the two. I just can't see a top 5 player at that position lose that much value in a trade. He still has years left on his deal. I could see a deal like this, maybe subtract Ritchie, more as a possibility in his contract year when Buffalo could be strapped for offers and wont want to lose him for nothing. Obviously if that was the situation Eichel would be coming with an extension as well. Just my opinion on it.
Good points!
My response there would be this: you are right about the points in their career, but my thought is this: Seguins issue seemed to be because he was fooling around with Hortons wife or something, so they technically could have traded Horton and kept their good prospect. Eichels case on the other hand is that he expressed that he isnt happy playing there, so it seems that if they are to trade someone, it HAS to be him. IDK bro but thats my take on that.
In saying that: I tried to make sure he reallllly didnt lose much value at all.
Obviously Eichel > Seguin
Studnicka (my trade) > Rielly Smith (when he was a prospect in that trade)
1st rounder > Joe Morrow
Ritchie > Matt Fraser
Jost + Kase = or > Erikkson (Hard to compare but thats my best option)
Oh also bruins gave up Peverly in the trade so they had to throw in more.
My point is, while Eichel is Better, the Sabres return is MUCH better and the didnt also have to give up a solid 3rd liner
IDK dawg, that was long but I hope it helps lol