The $500k retention is funny as is the concept. Woudl love to see MTL do it (though I doubt Eichel is out all year).

Only one issue with the deal: KK is a nice centerpiece (sincr Suzuki and Caulfield are definitely untouchable) but Guhle makes zero sense for Buffalo. They are set at LD. It's the position they need least. Guhle would have to be replaced with a different prospect.

I expect there are better deal out there for the Sabres. KK is an okay piece, but Sabres are looking for a home run deal to move Eichel. Top end means elite prospect or Budding NHL star.

Not to mention I don’t think the Habs would be best served in bringing in all the cap that comes with Eichel given the contracts they will need to sign over the next couple years.

No one is paying to take of Paul Byron. Reverse the picks and then maybe.

Oilers decline

Not sure why you think Eichel would help the Habs when he has had zero playoff experience and is reputed to be a "me-first" player.

Also, DeAngelo is a racist jerk. No one in the league wants him.

Last, it seems weird to want to get rid of Byron but to keep Drouin. If anyone is going to spend the year on the LTIR, it seems likely to be Drouin.