For awhile now there have been rumors on an Eichel trade. The 2 teams most often discussed are the NYR (who do not have the assets needed for a trade) and the LA Kings (who do have the assets needed for a trade).
When Jack Eichel is not playing for the Buffalo Sabres, they are 24-42-12 since drafting him. this is 60 points in 80 games, a 61.5 point pace over a full season. When he does play they are 147-180-48, for a 74.8 point pace. This is an improvement of 21.6%.
When McDavid is out the oilers have 45 points in 48 games, or a 76.9 point pace. When he's in, they have 440 points in 407 games, or an 88.6 point pace. This is a 15.2% improvement.
When Sidney Crosby is out in Pittsburgh, they have