According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, however, the original asking price for Eichel was much, much higher. At one point, per a source that Friedman trusts, the Sabres were asking for the equivalent of four 1st round picks from the Anaheim Ducks.
It's no wonder the Ducks wouldn't pay what Buffalo was asking. That is an astronomical price to pay for a player who, as good as he is, comes with a lot of question marks relating to his health.
There's no denying that Eichel is highly skilled, but I don't think anyone can blame the Ducks for refusing to meet Buffalo's demands - especially because Trevor Zegras, in his own right, may end up developing into a bona-fide star player in the NHL. Maybe even as good or better than Jack Eichel.