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Why the Dallas Stars must trade for Jack Eichel

By John Grux|
BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 14: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres takes a shot during warm ups before the game against the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center on January 14 , 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 14: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres takes a shot during warm ups before the game against the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center on January 14 , 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
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BUFFALO, NY – JANUARY 11: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres skates the puck with Brock Boeser #6 of the Vancouver Canucks applying pressure during the second period of the NHL hockey game between the Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on January 11, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Nicholas T. LoVerde/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY – JANUARY 11: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres skates the puck with Brock Boeser #6 of the Vancouver Canucks applying pressure during the second period of the NHL hockey game between the Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on January 11, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Nicholas T. LoVerde/Getty Images)

Jack Eichel on the Dallas Stars locks the franchise in as a competitive one for the foreseeable future. Many fans have soured on Eichel because of the endless melodrama with the Buffalo Sabres. However, there is no denying Eichel’s talent and tangibles he would bring to a team chasing its 2nd Stanley Cup.

At a time when Eichel’s trade value has reached semi-discount, the opportunity is now for Jim Nill to make a deal. Stay with us as we explore why the Dallas stars need Eichel and why it could happen.

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