****Conditional 2022 or 2023 second round pick if Columbus makes the postseason in 2022.

Buffalo swaps pick 33 for Tampa Bay’s first founder (29-32)

The Kings are now rumored to be not interested in Eichel and the Rangers under Drury are rumored to not be interested in blowing up the farm for Eichel which leaves the top remaining contenders as CBJ, Minnesota, and Calgary.

The Rangers made a solid offer last summer with John Davidson and Jeff Gorton in their front office and with Davidsson back in Columbus, he certainly has some insight on Eichel. Couple that with Jarmo and his willingness to be aggressive and the fact that when fully healthy, Columbus actually has some talent up front that could be instantly elevated with Eichel. Jarmo also sounded like at the end of the season like he will attempt to use a first rounder or two to make additional upgrades immediately. Seth Jones will ask be traded which will help them recoup some lost assets they spend on Eichel.

Ristolainen is also included as a stop gap defenseman that they can plug in as a top four D, since I suspect Columbus will try to compete next year, especially if they are moving for Eichel.

Buffalo sends a 2021 4th and Rasmus Asplund for Seattle to select Colin Miller to protect Will Borgen

*****Conditional 2022 first round pick if Sam Reinhart signs an extension and is top ten protected, which can be deferred to 2023. If Reinhart fails to sign an extension, Los Angeles sends a 2022 second rounder.