The Calgary Flames reportedly have a trade offer on the table for Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel.
Kevin Weekes of ESPN, NHL Network and TSN reported the rumor on Wednesday.
Kevin WeekesFor all asking, my understanding is the <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHLFlames</a> have Tkachuk ( who is a future potential captain) an upcoming 1 Rd pick, a former 1st Rd pick, and 2 prospects in the Eichel sweepstakes with the <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloSabres?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BuffaloSabres</a> . <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHLNetwork</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyTwitter?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HockeyTwitter</a> .
The Flames' deal would center around 23-year-old left wing Matthew Tkachuk, who has four goals and two assists in nine games this year.