Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers expect not to pay a heavy price for a Jack Eichel. Eichel’s problems are twofold. He gets paid a huge salary at $10 million AAV and has been surrounded by dysfunction. Could he thrive in the big NYC market? Sure.
Typically, in-season trades with franchise players often end up being mediocre at best. Also, Mika Zibanejad has a no-move clause. He will not budge more than likely and honestly, Jeff Gorton likely avoids this route. There is a need for that long-term first-line center but is Eichel that answer?