According to information shared by Frank Seravalli, the Vegas Golden Knights are in the lead to acquire the services of the American center. The Sabres and the Golden Knights are working hard to reach an agreement. The outcome could happen in the next few days.
Eichel is currently, shall we say, in bad shape. He is desperately waiting to have surgery to repair a damaged disc in his neck, with a method the Sabres have flatly refused. The whole thing would delay the transaction process for months, especially since the Sabres are extremely greedy in their demands.
Vegas will likely have to clear some space under the salary cap to have any hope of affording Jack Eichel and his $10 million annually. Who will be the players sacrificed to get the Sabres' superstar? Reilly Smith? Alex Tuch? William Karlsson? Brayden McNabb? All seem to be potential Sabres targets.
