5 Things You Need To Know About the Las Vegas Golden Knights' Trade for Jack Eichel

#1 Can Jack Eichel save the Las Vegas Golden Knights?

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Can Jack Eichel bring the Golden Knights back to the playoffs?

While that's the question Golden Knights fans probably want to be answered after the blockbuster trade, it's a tough one to delve into. The first problem is that the above timetable is only good if there are no complications during his surgery. The timetable will also depend on his time in rehab and what he can accomplish there. Any setback could end up keeping him off the ice for longer and maybe even the entire regular season. This is very much a long-term investment.

Another huge factor is the countless other players on the shelf right now, which leaves the Las Vegas Golden Knights at less than 100%. If Eichel is left to carry the load on his own without the likes of Max Pacioretty, Alex Stone, and Alec Martinez, he will struggle. It could be a completely different story if he is out there with the squad that took the team to the playoffs last year.