Claude_Verret Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I agree with TBP, I really can't say Carolina is a worse hockey team then we are. Our possession stats are through the roof bad, we can't seem to score more then 2 goals a game (usually less than 2) and our goaltending likely won't keep us in it every game. Carolina has already been hit with the injury bug and has guys returning whereas this is our team at full health. God forbid a guy like Gorges, Myers or Girgs goes down for a month. All hope is far from lost. Plus we have the option of blowing up an already sinking ship by trade at any given time.....Myers, Steward, Stafford etc. Carolina may very well sell at the deadline, but they simply can't afford to send the message of giving up on the season early to their already pissed off and staying at home fan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) I agree with TBP, I really can't say Carolina is a worse hockey team then we are. Our possession stats are through the roof bad, we can't seem to score more then 2 goals a game (usually less than 2) and our goaltending likely won't keep us in it every game. Carolina has already been hit with the injury bug and has guys returning whereas this is our team at full health. God forbid a guy like Gorges, Myers or Girgs goes down for a month. All hope is far from lost. I agree that the Sabres possession stats are horrible, but the Sabres have played almost half of their games against teams who absolutely dominate the league in possession time, they will probably balance out in a month or so. I still expect them to be at the very bottom of the league though. EDIT: After watching the first tonight, never mind their possession stats are beyond the roof bad Edited October 29, 2014 by BRAWNDO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 http://m.espn.go.com/nhl/story?storyId=11781309&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FuiEm9CdnUL%22%7D Decent read on Eichel. A little annoying the way he's trying to be poetic at times, but it's still insightful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 http://m.espn.go.com...co/uiEm9CdnUL"} Decent read on Eichel. A little annoying the way he's trying to be poetic at times, but it's still insightful. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD FINISH 30TH!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Jack Eichel "On the latest round of strength testing, he front-squatted 320 pounds, cleaned 335 pounds, had a close-grip bench press of 250 pounds, a pull-up max of 25 reps, and body fat percentage of 6.3 percent." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 So unlike Reinhart he has the body (along with the obvious skillset) to play in the NHL next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 So unlike Reinhart he has the body (along with the obvious skillset) to play in the NHL next year? Yup. Zadorov with mad skillz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 So unlike Reinhart he has the body (along with the obvious skillset) to play in the NHL next year? The college weight training programs are miles ahead of major junior, particularly BU. They've had that reputation for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Yup. Zadorov with mad skillz. Sploosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 http://m.espn.go.com...co/uiEm9CdnUL"} Decent read on Eichel. A little annoying the way he's trying to be poetic at times, but it's still insightful. 25 pull ups! Eleven just felt it move! GO SABRES!!! The college weight training programs are miles ahead of major junior, particularly BU. They've had that reputation for a while now. I also think the NCAA competition is superior to major junior as well. Gives Eichel a leg up vs. McDavid in that regard. GO SABRES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I also think the NCAA competition is superior to major junior as well. Gives Eichel a leg up vs. McDavid in that regard. GO SABRES!!! The season is much shorter though. Those extra 20 or so games in the junior schedule will shed some light on the durability of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 The college weight training programs are miles ahead of major junior, particularly BU. They've had that reputation for a while now. Can some of his physical development be contributed to the US NTDP as well? http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11781182 Early comparison of Mc Eichel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 The season is much shorter though. Those extra 20 or so games in the junior schedule will shed some light on the durability of a player. I think that's a valid point as well. At least from a durability standpoint. But an extra 20 games against less mature, less physical competition doesn't do much to hone your game, imo. So while he may play less games, Eichel will be playing against lots of guys over 20 years old on a much more physically demanding level on a game to game basis. GO SABRES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Jesus H we have to finish last! http://m.espn.go.com/nhl/story?storyId=11781309&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FzgvfmyPkNX%22%7D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I am quite amused at how quickly this bored is realizing that Jack Eichel is also a very special player. I actually like him better than McDavid because I think he could dish it out in the playoffs but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 sabres finish last. lose the lottery to either the islanders or blues. sabres get both eichel and mcdavid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I still like McDavid more but it is nice to see some others finally catching on to the second half of McEichel. This is not McDavid or bust. IMO this is McDavid / Eichel or bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 McDavid is still ahead of Eichel and it'll be nearly impossible to change that at this point. But they're both looking like superstars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Eichel really does seem to fit with Compher, Fasching, McCabe and this whole America's team vibe the team is slowly accumulating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Eichel really does seem to fit with Compher, Fasching, McCabe and this whole America's team vibe the team is slowly accumulating. Compher - Eichel - Baptiste.... I just went from 6 to midnight. I like having more Americans... it makes international competitions even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) PROSPECT RECAP Wed Oct 29 WHL Pilon, Ryan D Brandon 1G 0A Gabrielle, Jesse LW Bradon 1G 0A Brandon defeas Vancouver 5-2 SuperElit Ahi, Filip LW HV 71 1G 1A in 4-3 loss to Farjestads USHL Matthews, Austin C Team USA 2G 1A in 4-1 win over Muskegon (oops too early – 2016 Draft Thread) Edited October 30, 2014 by Crusader1969 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbainforprez Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I am quite amused at how quickly this bored is realizing that Jack Eichel is also a very special player. I actually like him better than McDavid because I think he could dish it out in the playoffs but who knows. I am with you. I like Eichel better because of the intangibles he brings. I like that he runs right to the front of scrums instead of hanging back like McDavid. I think he might be a better leader and he is a much more likeable player, especially being a USA fan. There is no way to go wrong with him which is why finish last is so important. The only problem is McDavid's offensive talent is just ridiculously high end, and even if there was a problem with his defense (there isn't) or other parts of the game, its so good that you can't pass it up IMPO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Since I'm incredibly biased, I like Eichel better too. That doesn't mean I'd rather have him over McDavid though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Since I'm incredibly biased, I like Eichel better too. That doesn't mean I'd rather have him over McDavid though. We need to stop agreeing on things... it's freaking me out. However I echo this very sentiment. I like Eichel as a player and as a person. I like that he is an American (no offense to any Canadian fans meant) and I like his attitude. Seems like the type of kid who will go to hell and back for his team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 We need to stop agreeing on things... it's freaking me out. However I echo this very sentiment. I like Eichel as a player and as a person. I like that he is an American (no offense to any Canadian fans meant) and I like his attitude. Seems like the type of kid who will go to hell and back for his team. All of our prospects are not the second coming. There, we now disagree on something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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