Local media station claims Buffalo Sabres are losing Jack Eichel trade

By Sion Fawkes | Jun 15, 2023

Jun 13, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights forward Chandler Stephenson (20) hands over Stanley Cup to forward Jack Eichel (9) after defeating the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

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BUFFALO, NY – APRIL 13: Henri Jokiharju #10 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates after scoring a goal with Alex Tuch #89 and Jeff Skinner #53 during the second period against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center on April 13, 2023 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images) /

Eichel trade set the stage for the Sabres success

If the Buffalo Sabres worked things out and have kept Eichel, it would mean the following:

There would be no leader and high-profile scorer in Alex Tuch
There would be no hard-nosed Peyton Krebs
There would be no All-Star contender in Tage Thompson

While Tage arrived in the Ryan O’Reilly trade, many forget just how much the Jack Eichel trade affected the Buffalo Sabres top center. Eichel held that position, and I wouldn’t be shocked if Tage were wearing a different uniform or if he’d even still be in the league. We need to remember that the guy was nothing short of an afterthought until his breakout campaign.

The trade has given Buffalo one of the most dominant top lines in the NHL, and perhaps the most dominant top line in the Eastern Conference. The Blue and Gold’s success doesn’t happen in 2022-23 without trading Eichel to Vegas.

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