‘The challenge is whether Buffalo, which received the No. 14 pick (Isak Rosen), a second-rounder in next year’s draft, and defenceman Robert Hagg from Philadelphia in the Ristolainen deal, can get enough of a return for a top-line centre whose status for next season is in doubt. Though Eichel reportedly has been skating in Boston, there is no confirmation whether he will opt for surgery or continue to rehab.’