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

[innitfam]

I know both players (Tuch and Eichel) are injured now but how will Vegas be cap compliant once Eichel is ready to return?

 

[Kupo]

Its Eichels value when you weigh the risk VGK is assuming. Big wins for Buffalo are $0 Salary retention, no bad contracts coming back, and assuming zero risk in relation to conditions based on health. Squarely on VGK now and that was a huge part of the deal.

Fair enough. I respect that you had reasonable expectations compared to some other Sabre’s fans.

 

[Kranix]

So Krebs is a great prospect but he’s also not a great prospect. Gotcha.

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Lol

 

[tlk]

Cozens is ripping it (in terms of providing comedy value)

 

[Tob]

So Krebs is a great prospect but he’s also not a great prospect. Gotcha.

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[Kranix]

This is a dreamt up myth. If this is underwhelming to you then you must be new to hockey or don't follow it closely. Sabres got exactly what they wanted from the beginning.

People are posting your comment from the summer dude. You were one of the bad ones all along and now you're like 'Great return'

 

[CupInSIX]

When everyone is healthy, I expect these to be the lines:

Pacioretty-Eichel-Stone
Marchessault-Karlsson-Smith
Janmark-Stephenson-Patrick
Carrier-Roy-Kolesar

Hague-Pietrangelo
Martinez-Theodore
Whitecloud-McNabb

Lehner
Brossoit

My god that team is stacked on paper.

*Sidenote: I see Dadanov or Smith getting traded.

But they're going to probably land one of the best goalies in the league.

If they 'Kucherov' Stone for the year:
(a healthy playoff roster)

Pacioretty Eichel Stone
Marchessault Karlsson Smith
Stephenson Patrick Dadonov
Janmark Roy Kolesar

 

[Team Cozens]

People are posting your comment from the summer dude. You were one of the bad ones all along and now you're like 'Great return'

Awesome.

 

[SwedishFire]

Cozens? Dahlin? (Quinn and Paterka are tearing up the AHL), and Power is coming, its not that bad

I meant established forward. Buffalo is a hot mess, but I think tjis wad the right way. Reinhart leaving-Eichel leaving.

 

[Kupo]

You don't think Krebs is a great prospect???

You’re the one who said he’s not a great prospect. And now that he’s a Sabre you do.

It’s painful watching you struggle.

 

[viper0220]

Calgary Flames can never get the big fish, this feels when Sharks got Joe Thornton, the Flames were "in it", just like now,

 

[Community]

It all hinges on Eichels health and recovery. If he’s back at 100% it’s a heist for Vegas and they finally get the franchise center they desperately needed. If he can’t make a full recovery, Ottawa got a pretty nice return for their trouble and ditched a $10m anchor… Remains to be seen what happens

Wrong thread. Karlsson was traded a few years ago .


In all seriousness, it's a good trade for Vegas IMO. The way their team has looked the past few years, it seemed like they were on a downhill trajectory due to the lack of a #1C despite great depth. This way they have a better shot at a cup in the next 5 years IMO.


As for Buffalo, I can see the positives for them in this trade ans why they made it... but I can't help but feel like they should've just let Eichel get the surgery and deal with the aftermath. They lost a guy that can be a top 5 forward in the NHL and the best they got back at this point is Tuch. A good player, but nowhere near a superstar.

 

[CupInSIX]

So Krebs is a great prospect but he’s also not a great prospect. Gotcha.

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Gimme the link I want to see if I got owned too in that there screencap

 

[Dangles78]

Awesome.

Admit that you've been completely off-base in this entire thread and move on. Learn to take an L because you've taken many here and the day is young.

 

[Voight]

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

How are Nylander and Mittelstadt doing ?

 

[Team Cozens]

You’re the one who said he’s not a great prospect. And now that he’s a Sabre you do.

It’s painful watching you struggle.

That's when I didn't think we could actually get him. I'm thrilled !!!!!!

 

[Team Cozens]

Admit that you've been completely off-base in this entire thread and move on. Learn to take an L because you've taken many here and the day is young.

Sabres and Adams did fantastic !!!!

 

[TheBloodyNine]

So Krebs is a great prospect but he’s also not a great prospect. Gotcha.

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STOP THE FIGHT!!!!

 

[TheBeard]

The reality is Buffalo would have gotten way more 6 months ago.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

You look pathetic and petty

Your owner and GM tried to sabotage your own team, Eichel, and my team for reasons no one knows. Who is the petty one in this?

 

[Nickmo82]

I'm pushing 40, so don't often say this, but...

lol.

I'm not going to read 35 pages of comments but I assume it's filled with Sabres fans contorting themselves into all kinds of mad shapes trying to justify how this is a massive haul/A+ trade for them.

 

[Dangles78]

That's when I didn't think we could actually get him. I'm thrilled !!!!!!

You're trolling at this point, right? I really hope that you are because if not....woooooof. Good luck, kid.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Sabres and Adams did fantastic !!!!

 

[780il]

I know both players (Tuch and Eichel) are injured now but how will Vegas be cap compliant once Eichel is ready to return?

They’re just gonna trade someone away, probably someone who’s been there for a while and has been a big part of their team… Done it many times already chasing after an upgrade

 

[Mr Positive]

I know both players (Tuch and Eichel) are injured now but how will Vegas be cap compliant once Eichel is ready to return?

The cap will be gone when he comes back (playoffs). Even if he's totally ready for the last month of the season, they will just say he needs more therapy and muscle building. Or, another player hits the LTIR

As for this summer, it might be tricky but it can work. At least then, there will be more flexibility and trade partners with cap space.