Montreal reportedly sent Buffalo 'low-ball' offer for Jack Eichel

As you've likely already heard, the price to acquire Jack Eichel from the Buffalo Sabres is still quite expensive. Since both Eichel and the team have admitted he's likely on the move this summer, rumours of the asking price have shown the Sabres want a lot, enough that some feel they might be pricing themselves out of a deal. Eichel was enraged when the Buffalo Sabres refused to sign-off on an operation on a herniated disc in his neck. Eichel went on to say that he and the Sabres organization have a «disconnect» over his neck injury and that he is focused on getting healthy for next season "wherever that may be."

Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams has said he is in contact with "several teams" involving a deal for Eichel. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman has reported that the Montreal Canadiens made an offer to the Sabres. However, it appears it was far below what the Sabres wanted and it's possible Buffalo has ruled out the Habs completely because of it.


Friedman did not say what, exactly, the Canadiens offered. There has been chatter from analysts that GM Marc Bergevin would be willing to part with former third-overall draft pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi. However, names like Nick Suzuki, Alexander Romanov and Cole Caufield are off the table.