Would you trade Matthews for Rielly Nylander and a 1st?

Fair question. I don't think EIchel and Matthews are on the same level, but that isn't really the issue. If EIchel wants out this is pretty good value. If Buffalo has their hand forced, which is the only way they trade him, then you're going to lose the trade. Thanks for the comment and cheers!

1 year of Rielly, a late 1st and Nylander wouldn't do it for me if I was Buffalo. If their hand is forced, and it's before his NMC kicks in (2022-2023), there will be a huge list of suitors.

They defiently won't lose value if it's forced because more than one team will want him, it will be bidding war.

Yup. They might not get exactly what they want, but they'll get a haul regardless.

I also don't think they trade him, so there's that.

Thanks for the laugh. My God

Fair assessment. You might be right. We just saw this with PLD. A #1 center with tons of potential on a good short term contract nets a 40 goal scoring winger and a decent piece. I think we just disagree on the value of Eichel. He is not getting you an equal #1 center plus 4 firsts plus 2 top prospects. In the flat cap era money in needs money out. To prove my point, if I throw in another 1st and NIck Robertson and Rasmus Sandin you would still say no. Which would go to show your valuation is, in my opinion too high. BUt its all just fun, so thanks for commenting!

I agree, they don't trade him. I think we disagree on what a haul is. But thank you for commenting. Much appreciated!

No problem! Have a great day.

Cheers man!

But Matthews is better than Eichel

They have had a pretty even career so far. Both are adding a nice 2 way game too, Matthews looks to be having a better year due to playing against the worst teams and goalies every night, while Jack is shooting under 5 percent.

Yes well Eichel is older.

Eichel is loooots better than PLD and would demand almost double his value, PLD won't ever come close to the level of play Eichel has reached, be also won't be throwing away games and putting in no effort which would lower his value.

A Toronto fan yesterday suggested Marner + Nylander + Sandin, your offer is much worse. Buffalo decline.

One Toronto fan's opinion is not mine. But thank you for the comment. I agree, Buffalo won't trade him.

I see your point. I think the salary cap issue is more important than you are giving it credit for. 10 million in means salary will have to come out for any team that would hope to get Eichel. I could be way off though. I do appreciate the constructive commentary, thanks again!