without retention, NYR can't fit Eichel,
and no reason for Buff to retain,
they will get offers which don't require retention
i also do not believe the return will actually reach the speculated ~4 1st's ++ (this proposal includes 4 1st's +)
i believe the realistic return will resemble:
a mid-20's top player (maybe younger than Strome), a blue-chip prospect, a 1st and a secondary sweetener
maybe Buff actually will get themselves an NBA-deal type return,
but my expectation is return wont reach those heights,
just my opinion as i've been watching NHL closely for decades,
also I believe NYR not keen to move Nils