Rejoint: juill. 2021
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I don't think they necessarily have to trade him. From what I have read from Dreger and Freedman is that the disconnect between Eichel and Sabres is over the handling of the neck surgery.
Eichel wants experimental surgery that has a much faster recovery. Where the Sabres want him to to take the normal approach of rehab, and then surgery if needed. But most teams appear to agree with the Sabres approach to the surgery.
I believe Eichel does want out. Why would anyone be happy playing for the Sabres currently. But after exploring trades the past few weeks, and it being leaked that the price is just to high "the equivalent of four 1st Rd picks". Personally I think Eichel plays for them again next season, and once he shows he is still the same player, then they trade him for max value.
Sorry for the long text. I just like talking about this type of stuff.