Spatso, like a lot (most) so called reporting, and virtually all fan comments, the reports that there was a rift between Eich & ROR was wrong. It’s the opposite, in fact. The two have a shared sense of humor, and a shared love for the game. Both have worn the C, and at least half the duo are not true leaders.

At best, reports of a rift are an erroneous interpretation of their inside joke. They intended to spoof the writers, and are probably amazed at how well they succeeded in doing that.

Tarasenko still wants out. Some minor tweaks to make Eich’s $10MM fit in after that is not difficult. If Thomas comes with another player/prospect along with conditional picks then this can be over. Meanwhile, ROR is clamoring to have Eich as a teammate again. In fact, it’s their relationship that adds plausibility to this report.

Tage Thompson, Vladimír Sobotka, Patrik Berglund, a first-round pick and a second-round pick

It’s hard to imagine Tarasenko willing to shuffle off to Buffalo.

I'm sure Ryan O'please dont bring him here Rielly will be very happy about that.

Spatso, like a lot (most) so called reporting, and virtually all fan comments, the reports that there was a rift between Eich & ROR was wrong. It’s the opposite, in fact. The two have a shared sense of humor, and a shared love for the game. Both have worn the C, and at least half the duo are not true leaders.

At best, reports of a rift are an erroneous interpretation of their inside joke. They intended to spoof the writers, and are probably amazed at how well they succeeded in doing that.

Tarasenko still wants out. Some minor tweaks to make Eich’s $10MM fit in after that is not difficult. If Thomas comes with another player/prospect along with conditional picks then this can be over. Meanwhile, ROR is clamoring to have Eich as a teammate again. In fact, it’s their relationship that adds plausibility to this report.
- KilkennyDan

Thomas
Tarasenko
2021 1st

for

Eichel
Conditional 2021 1st (If Eichel plays fewer than 40 games)
Conditional 2023 1st (If Eichel plays fewer than 120 games in the next 3 seasons)

Seems fair.

If the Blues get Eichel then I wonder if the Vegas owner will sell the team and try to buy the Blues. That's how much he needs this.

Please explain to me why you think the blues are on the verge of a rebuild.

They have thomas 22, kyrou 23, kostin 22, neighbors 19, mikola 25, walman 24, perunovich 23 that have graduated to the team. 3 great goalie prospects hofer, vadim zherenko, colten ellis. and have Alexandrov, bolduc, robertson, petterson that will come up in the future.

Once they trade tarasenko, now that he has proven he is perfectly healthy, we will have another 1st and a level prospect.


Where does any of this spell rebuild.

Tage Thompson, Vladimír Sobotka, Patrik Berglund, a first-round pick and a second-round pick
- Gerk

don't forget Keith Tkatchuk and Al McInnis

Spatso, like a lot (most) so called reporting, and virtually all fan comments, the reports that there was a rift between Eich & ROR was wrong. It’s the opposite, in fact. The two have a shared sense of humor, and a shared love for the game. Both have worn the C, and at least half the duo are not true leaders.

At best, reports of a rift are an erroneous interpretation of their inside joke. They intended to spoof the writers, and are probably amazed at how well they succeeded in doing that.

Tarasenko still wants out. Some minor tweaks to make Eich’s $10MM fit in after that is not difficult. If Thomas comes with another player/prospect along with conditional picks then this can be over. Meanwhile, ROR is clamoring to have Eich as a teammate again. In fact, it’s their relationship that adds plausibility to this report.
- KilkennyDan

Bro i am not sure what you are smoking but the blues are all in for Mathew tkachuck not jack i may never play again eichel. We dont need him as a center. Blues have the best center depth in the NHL
Orielly
schenn
Thomas
Bozak
Barbashev
sundqvuist
Alexandrov
Bolduc

Thomas
Tarasenko
2021 1st

for

Eichel
Conditional 2021 1st (If Eichel plays fewer than 40 games)
Conditional 2023 1st (If Eichel plays fewer than 120 games in the next 3 seasons)

Seems fair.
- Glak18

The blues are not trading for Jack Eichel. Besides the way tarasenko is playing he will net us a first and a level prospect with out any problems no reason to make him a throw in for a guy who cant even play this year. Blues are not built to have 10 mil players

I wonder if those 3 teams called anyone else in the media to spill the beans on the Blues? I'm not seeing this reported anywhere else. But maybe that's still coming. Eichel-O'Reilly will be a nice 1-2 punch.
- HockeyBuzzed

Didn't work so well the first time.

Its just funny that this shows up the day after Andy Strickland (Blues Radio Host)on the Jeff Marek Show, says that teams were scared by the Tarasenko medical report and that he didn't think St.Louis had the parts for an Eichel deal, not to mention a feeling Buffalo had no desire to deal with Armstong for anything.

Bro i am not sure what you are smoking but the blues are all in for Mathew tkachuck not jack i may never play again eichel. We dont need him as a center. Blues have the best center depth in the NHL
Orielly
schenn
Thomas
Bozak
Barbashev
sundqvuist
Alexandrov
Bolduc
- BlueTaco

LA, COL, FLO, WAS are teams with better center depth, with better prospects too.

But I agree that Eichel is not a target for STL.

Tage Thompson, Vladimír Sobotka, Patrik Berglund, a first-round pick and a second-round pick
- Gerk

Tage is turning into a solid middle sixer, and Ryan Johnson (used with that first round pick) is looking very good at U of Minn. Silver lining for us Sabres fans on a clearly dominant trade.

The blues are not trading for Jack Eichel. Besides the way tarasenko is playing he will net us a first and a level prospect with out any problems no reason to make him a throw in for a guy who cant even play this year. Blues are not built to have 10 mil players
- BlueTaco

Pretty sure you missed the whole point.

If ANY team trades for Eichel and gives a decent package there better be a lottery pick coming back with him.

Eichels worth currently is maybe a low 1st rounder and B level prospect at best. McDavid could be in the same situation and would be worth the same. No one cares what they did in the past or even what they could possibly do until they get the surgery and play some hockey. If Eichel never plays another game for Buffalo again then the return is going to be garbage.

Pretty sure you missed the whole point.

If ANY team trades for Eichel and gives a decent package there better be a lottery pick coming back with him.

Eichels worth currently is maybe a low 1st rounder and B level prospect at best. McDavid could be in the same situation and would be worth the same. No one cares what they did in the past or even what they could possibly do until they get the surgery and play some hockey. If Eichel never plays another game for Buffalo again then the return is going to be garbage.
- Glak18

So Buf should give possibly Shane Wright and Eichel for a shell of himself Tarasenko, and two later firsts. If these are the packages being offered, no wonder he hasn't been moved.. That's just silly.

Bro i am not sure what you are smoking but the blues are all in for Mathew tkachuck not jack i may never play again eichel. We dont need him as a center. Blues have the best center depth in the NHL
Orielly
schenn
Thomas
Bozak
Barbashev
sundqvuist
Alexandrov
Bolduc
- BlueTaco

There is something you're overlooking, and there's something that indicates you're as astute as the fans that bought the story of an Eichel-ROR rift, i.e., your opinions are suspect.


First, Jack Eichel is better than every single player on your list. There is not a team that would not want Eichel. (There are a lot of teams that would not want to openly confirm that they would like him.)

The medical reports indicate that there is a very high probability that Eichel plays hockey at a very

There is something you're overlooking, and there's something that indicates you're as astute as the fans that bought the story of an Eichel-ROR rift, i.e., your opinions are suspect.


First, Jack Eichel is better than every single player on your list. There is not a team that would not want Eichel. (There are a lot of teams that would not want to openly confirm that they would like him.)

The medical reports indicate that there is a very high probability that Eichel plays hockey at a very
- KilkennyDan

level. The conditions are based on how soon - not if - he'll return to his elite form.

Tage is turning into a solid middle sixer, and Ryan Johnson (used with that first round pick) is looking very good at U of Minn. Silver lining for us Sabres fans on a clearly dominant trade.
- SDSabre

Should add that the 2nd rounder also included in the trade, became Colin Miller, however with the addition of our own 5th. A serviceable veteran D at the moment.

So Buf should give possibly Shane Wright and Eichel for a shell of himself Tarasenko, and two later firsts. If these are the packages being offered, no wonder he hasn't been moved.. That's just silly.
- SDSabre

EXACTLY!

Pointless to trade for Eichel now or until he plays a game. End of story.

There is something you're overlooking, and there's something that indicates you're as astute as the fans that bought the story of an Eichel-ROR rift, i.e., your opinions are suspect.


First, Jack Eichel is better than every single player on your list. There is not a team that would not want Eichel. (There are a lot of teams that would not want to openly confirm that they would like him.)

The medical reports indicate that there is a very high probability that Eichel plays hockey at a very
- KilkennyDan

I never said he wasnt better. I said we have great center depth and looks like bolduc is going to be a stud. We know thomas is going to be a stud as well. Robert thomas is pacing for 82 points and is by far our greatest setup center.

There is no need for eichel and his salary for the blues. Team, if tank still wants to go at end of season then we will get a 1st and an a level prospect for him with out a doubt now. He has shown in the last three games that he is back.

SO no thanks you keep eichl and the blues will keep their winds open with youth.

EXACTLY!

Pointless to trade for Eichel now or until he plays a game. End of story.
- Glak18

I would venture to guess that Eichel would go for more then you mentioned by most teams. Vlad is considered a cap dump, maybe even a first cap dump (not that STL has to do it, just the reality. And Thomas isn't worth Buf first. You've essentially made Eichel a throw-in in an Eichel trade. It's not even remotely realistic to what is actually being offered. Buf won't get a healthy Eichel return, but he's not viewed as a negative asset either.

Pretty sure you missed the whole point.

If ANY team trades for Eichel and gives a decent package there better be a lottery pick coming back with him.

Eichels worth currently is maybe a low 1st rounder and B level prospect at best. McDavid could be in the same situation and would be worth the same. No one cares what they did in the past or even what they could possibly do until they get the surgery and play some hockey. If Eichel never plays another game for Buffalo again then the return is going to be garbage.
- Glak18

I think you are missing the point. The blues are a serious contender right now. So why on earth do you jeopardize that with a guy who may not return this season. It makes zero sense.

LA, COL, FLO, WAS are teams with better center depth, with better prospects too.

But I agree that Eichel is not a target for STL.
- Not_Yan

That may be so but you dont blow your team up for a guy who may not play this year or small chance he never plays again. I could see if we didnt have good center depth. Also you mention LA how so.

I think you are missing the point. The blues are a serious contender right now. So why on earth do you jeopardize that with a guy who may not return this season. It makes zero sense.
- BlueTaco

Again the woosh.

BECAUSE THE BLUES NOR BUFFALO WOULD MAKE THAT TRADE.

It's like paying someone $100 for a $2 lottery ticket because it could win millions.