Confirmed Trade: [BUF/VGK] Jack Eichel, c.'23 3rd for Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs, c.'22 1st (Top10 protected), c.'23 2nd

[Riggins]

Just in time to get his legs in regular season and get ready for a playoff run

Vegas might be out of it by then

 

[displacedsabre]

I dont see how Buffalo gets fleeced here at all. You had a player that was never going to play for the team again, with a damaged neck, that wanted a surgery the team (and other teams by the way) didnt agree with. Plus a 10mil contract and a NMC kicking in in the summer. Krebs fits the team perfectly. Tuch adds scoring on the wing where we are weak. With the kids crushing it in Rochester , plus Power and Dahlin, and Mitts turning into something, I actually am more optimistic that I have been in a while.

 

[TGWL]

Congrats to Eichel and to Sabres fans finally having this behind them. Tuch and Krebs are very good pickups and another 1st in the strong ‘22 draft is a big deal too.

As a Rangers fan I pretty much wanted us out of it. I just didn’t see our cap not being an issue for years going forward.

We were out as soon as negotiations became serious with Zibanejad. Obviously no cap room without Zibanejad going the other way, or not re-signing with us. Just wasn't a real possibility, especially when you consider we didn't have another 4-5 million multi-year contract that would be included in the deal.

 

[Voight]

How does Vegas always seem to be the team that gets the shiny prize?

That first year SCF run pretty much put them in win-now mode and with all the fan support/excitement around the team, Foley wants to keep that going and get all the big names possible to extend their window and hopefully win a cup.

Crazy out they went from the misfits lead by Wild Bill / Marchessault to being a juggernaut lead by Stone/Piets and now Eichel. Literally started with nothing.

 

[Dirty Dog]

More like

Kreider
Chytil
1st round pick
6th round pick

The 2nd/3rd round picks won’t be far away, hence the 6th round pick, to be technical.

um no on chytil lol

 

[maroon 6]

Great trade for the Knights

 

[threeVo]

Their draft record hasn't been very good outside of no brainers like Eichel/Dahlin/Power so this is a real possibility.

In the last 5 years its actually been strong. Im not sure if you just made that up or what but drafting recently is the least of their worries when all things are considered

 

[895]

Thats what happens when a star wants out and you go into panic mode. Also when you have an inexperienced GM and an owner who gives no F's.

Buffalo's problem is the exact opposite. Their owner gives too many f***s. They should let smarter hockey people make the decisions. Instead they think they know it all.

 

[Superlative Soup]

If Krebs were a Rangers prospect, he'd be #untouchable!!!!!!!

Bluest of the blue chips

 

[Hunter Gathers]

You hope Krebs turns into half the player Eichel is, Tuch is a middle 6 forward, and the rest are magic beans.

There is no doubt Buff had better offers 5 months ago. Greedy

Oh yeah. This return is awful. I find this hilarious.

 

[TGWL]

Team #Untouchable

Actually most of us offered a better package considering the pieces we include were better than Kakko at this point.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Vegas got fleeced here. They are pinning their hopes for NEXT season on someone coming back from back/neck surgery?

ADR recovery is 3 months. He will play this season, as many as 30 games, before playoffs.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Idk if I woulda moved 3rd overall for that package tbh …. But at least it’s over for Buffalo

 

[Jim Bob]

Just because someone is from the Buffalo area doesn't mean they like it. Really, do you think knowing more about Buffalo would make it suck less...

My buddy is from Kabul and has family there, he still doesn't want to go back!

Plenty of former Sabres settle in the area after they retire. Martin Biron, Craig Rivet, Andrew Peters, Mike Peca, and the list goes on and on and on. And then you have a guy like Marcel Dionne, who never played for the Sabres, who settled here in his retirement.

I live in Rochester and I ran into Tim Connolly, who is also from Syracuse, at the grocery store a few weeks back.

So, you can have the narrative that nobody wants to live here. But, the facts of the situation may not align.

 

[centipede2233]

People need to realize Tuch had the same amount of goals as ktachuk last year at 3 mil less per. He’s 26, under contract for 3 more years after this year and he’s only 26. Vegas got as good of a return as they could have gotten. For me, Buffalo wins this trade right now

 

[archangel2]

The only question is when will Eichel return?

 

[Mugzy97]

And this is the result of Buffalo absolutely butchering the situation. They had a franchise player and now they do not.

 

[A Loyal Demidog]

If Krebs were a Rangers prospect, he'd be #untouchable!!!!!!!

If Krebs were a Habs prospect, he’d be considered a bust by all of HFBoards.

 

[centipede2233]

People need to realize Tuch had the same amount of goals as ktachuk last year at 3 mil less per. He’s 26, under contract for 3 more years after this year and he’s only 26. Vegas got as good of a return as they could have gotten. For me, Buffalo wins this trade right now

the real winner in all of this though is eichel. He wins big time!

 

[Kranix]

Couldn't this deal have been done in May? Adams played hardball for this package?

 

[Petes2424]

No everyone knows he was a solid player on a very good Vegas team. I think people are just nervous about his injury issues and the fact he's going to a team that his teammates and line mates aren't as good.

Maybe he excels in another environment where he will be leaned on WAY more or else maybe he struggles

Your saying it as though the team makes Tuch. This is a guy who has taken over playoff games by himself.. That size and speed don’t grow on trees. Plays up and down the lineup. He’s very hard to play against. Buffalo also gained a winner. A guy who despises losing.

As for Krebs, he’s going to be a good NHL player. We haven’t seen any flashes though that tell us he’ll be a star. That’s not to say he won’t be. He shows talent but he’s not showing like a Lucas Raymond has been for example.

The picks are always good. Obviously the haul from Calgary wasn’t what it was leading people to believe.

 

[Jim Bob]

ADR recovery is 3 months. He will play this season, as many as 30 games, before playoffs.

Nobody has a solid timeline for an NHL player returning to play from ADR as Eichel will be the first player ever to do it.

His doctor said it is 6-8 weeks from surgery to return to working out and on-ice activity. But, he never gave a return to play timeline.

Plus, it has been so long since Eichel has played in a game, he might get a conditioning stint in Henderson, too.

 

[Jim Bob]

Couldn't this deal have been done in May? Adams played hardball for this package?

There were reports that Vegas wouldn't put Krebs in the package. Until that changed, Adams likely didn't feel his price was being met.

 

[AGENTHARRY]

Best part of this trade.. Rangers fans reactions

 

[MattySnipes]

Wow congrats to Knights. Excellent pickup in Eichel. What a player. Hopefully his operation goes excellent and hes back playing to his abilities.

 

[Fatass]

If Krebs were a Habs prospect, he’d be considered a bust by all of HFBoards.

Wasn’t Krebs drafted mid first round? Is a guy who doesn’t amount to much drafted mid first a bust, or more just falling into how most players drafted in that area turn out?