Anaheim Ducks: The Case to Trade for Jack Eichel

Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

One of my co-writers, Chris Bushell, recently wrote about the Jack Eichel rumors in relation to the Anaheim Ducks. His take-home message was that this was a bad idea for the organization. In essence, I don’t disagree with him, yet there is, in fact, a case to be made for acquiring a young star signed through all of his prime years.

First, let’s objectively look at what is on the table here. Point-per-game stars under 24-years-old are very rarely if ever, placed on the trading block. The young players who are made available, are most often traded for players of a similar “value.” Jonathon Drouin was traded for Mikhail…