Jack Eichel Trade Inching Closer to Completion

The Buffalo Sabres are finally making some progress in Jack Eichel trade talks as Darren Dreger of TSN is reporting the team is engaged in discussions and are essentially closer than they've ever been to getting a deal done.

Sources say the Eichel saga may be shifting. Ongoing discussions and additional access to Jack Eichel’s medical file has helped teams with trade interest clearly see his situation. Both sides are hopeful something can be worked out soon with one of the clubs in the mix.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 6, 2021

This is great news for Eichel and for hockey. The back and forth has been pretty crazy to watch and it's pretty wild a sports team can have so much control over someone's health. 

As for the trade, it's hard to say at this point who would be involved but keep an eye on the following teams: Minnesota Wild, Calgary Flames, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils and the Seattle Kraken. We know the Flames and Golden Knights have been heavily involved as we reported yesterday.

Sounds like Eichel is finally getting his wish.

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