Tom Callahan of Vegas Hockey Now explores how and why the Vegas Golden Knights could pursue Jack Eichel.
Callahan suggests the Knights should go after Eichel, due to their need for an impact center in their lineup.
He suggests a package of Reilly Smith, Chandler Stephenson, Cody Glass and Vegas’ 1st round pick in exchange for Eichel.
I’m not sure Buffalo would see that package as having the value to get it done. Smith is one season from UFA status. Stephenson is locked into a reasonable deal for three more seasons, but Buffalo would have to wonder how much of his success is due to playing with elite talent, which their team will likely have little of next season.
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