Brawndo Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 As far as what number Jack wears, any chance he chooses 19 now? I forbid this from happening. Connolly to Hodgson is enough for me. That number shall be burned
TrueBlueGED Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 to say nothing of holzinger. #nogoal I forgot he existed. Fun to watch skate, at least.
That Aud Smell Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 I forgot he existed. Fun to watch skate, at least. if he checked #22 rather than air, hasek has a chance on that puck.
Randall Flagg Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 I think it'd be cool if Jack chose 95 or 96, and I think 10 is a dark horse, but ultimately I agree that he probably chooses 15.
Eleven Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 As far as what number Jack wears, any chance he chooses 19 now? That number should be permanently retired. And not in a hanging from the rafters type of way.
Robviously Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 That number should be permanently retired. And not in a hanging from the rafters type of way. THIS.
darksabre Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 That number should be permanently retired. And not in a hanging from the rafters type of way. Bury it in Love Canal.
Hoss Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 I'm really interested to see what number he picks. It seems like he's taking his time for something. WGR did this but only half-assed it because they don't put effort into what they do... But here's a breakdown of the possible numbers... Strike through for the definitely not (used/retired), regular for the doubtful but can't rule out, bold for the likely, italics for the interesting options... 1 - Doubtful as a forward 2 - Retired for Horton 3 - Mark Pysyk 4 - Josh Gorges 5 - Available but not normally a forward option 6 - Mike Weber 7 - Retired for Rico 8 - Cody McCormick 9 - Evander Kane 10 - Available and one up from his 9, fine number, birth month (October) 11 - Retired for Perrault but it's in his twitter handle. Favors this number. Maybe he is trying to work something out? 12 - Brian Gionta 13 - Available and an interesting option, not popular 14 - Retired for Robert 15 - The obvious choice as he wore this in international play and it's his draft year 16 - Retired for PLF 17 - Available and a solid forward number 18 - Retired for Gare 19 - Obvious transition for a former #9 but the number has a "curse" 20 - Fine number but seems unlikely since he has no connection to it 21 - See 20 22 - Johan Larsson 23 - Sam Reinhart 24 - It's a cool number and he could make it his own 25 - Grigorenko just left it open but it doesn't seem likely 26 - Matt Moulson 27 - Three 9s? Can't see a reason to go here 28 - Zemgus Girgensons 29 - Jake McCabe 30 - 32 - goalie numbers 33 - Seems to becoming more popular among forwards but I doubt it 34 - Same as 33 35 - Retired for Ryan Vinz slash why would he? 36 - Probably leave this one open for hometown favorite Pat Kaleta should he come back 37 - Matt Ellis (barf) 38 - I'm willing to bet he doesn't go for Paetsch's number 39 - Retired for the Dominator 40 - Likely Robin Lehner's number 41 - Meh it's not too attractive, unlikely 42 - I think this number should be more popular around the league, but I doubt it 43 - Not a good number 44 - Nic Deslauriers 45 - Yuck probably not going to happen, but 4 + 5 = 9? 46 - He wore this at one point in international play and he could make it his own 47 - Bogo 48 - Another number I think should be used more but there's no connection unless he loved Briere 49 - At least there's a 9 in it 50 - Goalie or Antoine Vermette 51 - Nikit... I mean :( 52 - 54 - Not happening 55 - Rasmus Ristolainen 56 - 62 - Not happening 63 - Tyler Ennis 64 - 80 - The only interesting option here is 77 81 - Possible? 8 + 1 = 9 and it's a solid forward number 82 - Marcus Foligno 83 - 89 - Not many attractive numbers there 90 - Ryan O'Reilly 91 - This is a popular one for dynamic forwards around the league 92 - 95 - 90s are more popular now but he has no connection to these 96 - I would be fine if he went with his birth year. It's a popular thing these days 97 - No way he just takes the McDavid number 98 - No connection but one up McDavid? Lame 99 - Retired for Gretzky So the top options seem to be (in order based on my opinion): 15 - The obvious choice as he wore this in international play and it's his draft year 10 - Available and one up from his 9, fine number, birth month (October) 96 - I would be fine if he went with his birth year. It's a popular thing these days 11 - Retired for Perrault but it's in his twitter handle. Favors this number. Maybe he is trying to work something out? 19 - Obvious transition for a former #9 but the number has a "curse" 46 - He wore this at one point in international play and he could make it his own
North Buffalo Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) 15 wasn't that Gerry Meehan's? Edited June 29, 2015 by North Buffalo
LGR4GM Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Posted June 29, 2015 Eichel also has a #15 Jersey that he can get comfortable with. It is all part of Murray's plan to get him to pick 15.
WildCard Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 I can't wait to see his presser and the tour they gave Reinhart around the facilities.
Hoss Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) I asked somebody from the organization when the presser will be and they said nobody has any clue at this point. Strange. When was Reinhart's? Looked it up: June 30th (3 days after the first round) Edited June 29, 2015 by Hoss
WildCard Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) I asked somebody from the organization when the presser will be and they said nobody has any clue at this point. Strange. When was Reinhart's? June 30th of that year, so 3 days after the draft. http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2014/06/30/sam-reinhart-meets-the-buffalo-media-on-family-help-expectations-more/ Can't be the NCAA thing, can it? I'm sure if they haven't worked it out by then then the entire presser will be him and Murray getting bombarded with hypotheticals Edited June 29, 2015 by WildCard
Randall Flagg Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 43 is my number Hoss :( Also how come doing a Google image search of "eichel" shows me male genitalia
Hoss Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 43 is my number Hoss :( Also how come doing a Google image search of "eichel" shows me male genitalia Google's search function normally bases results on your personal preferences. :p
That Aud Smell Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) WGR did this but only half-assed it because they don't put effort into what they do... C'mon, man. Your mileage will vary; some of those cats are better than others. But, in any case, those guys deal in volume - a daily grind to generate talking points. Bit of a gratuitous potshot, innit ? 11 - Retired for Perreault but it's in his twitter handle. Favors this number. Maybe he is trying to work something out? 11 - Retired for Perreault but it's in his twitter handle. Favors this number. Maybe he is trying to work something out? Um, no. There was a story about how the FO chuckled ("hahaha - no") when he asked during his interview whether the # 11 would be available. 15 wasn't that Gerry Meehan's? 'Twas. I was thinking Dixon Ward. I asked somebody from the organization when the presser will be and they said nobody has any clue at this point. Strange. When was Reinhart's? Looked it up: June 30th (3 days after the first round) June 30th of that year, so 3 days after the draft. http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2014/06/30/sam-reinhart-meets-the-buffalo-media-on-family-help-expectations-more/ Can't be the NCAA thing, can it? I'm sure if they haven't worked it out by then then the entire presser will be him and Murray getting bombarded with hypotheticals I reckon they are waiting for him to announce his decision re: school. Edited June 29, 2015 by That Aud Smell
Derrico Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 Google's search function normally bases results on your personal preferences. :P BOOM
ubkev Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 Um, no. There was a story about how the FO chuckled ("hahaha - no") when he asked during his interview whether the # 11 would be available. Kinda like when Detroit brought Lindstrom over and the equipment manager asked him what number he'd like he said; "I've always worn 9, is that available?" To which he replied; "Son, that's just not going to happen."
Hoss Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 C'mon, man. Your mileage will vary; some of those cats are better than others. But, in any case, those guys deal in volume - a daily grind to generate talking points. Bit of a gratuitous potshot, innit ? Um, no. There was a story about how the FO chuckled ("hahaha - no") when he asked during his interview whether the # 11 would be available. 'Twas. I was thinking Dixon Ward. I reckon they are waiting for him to announce his decision re: school. Schopp was the one that wrote the article. Meant him more than the whole group. Not a shot. It was a lazy article. Also - I haven't seen anybody say that point about the front office interview. Have any links? I don't believe that for a second. I highly doubt it happens, but it's an interesting number to wonder about.
That Aud Smell Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 Schopp was the one that wrote the article. Meant him more than the whole group. Not a shot. It was a lazy article. Mmm, K. Also - I haven't seen anybody say that point about the front office interview. Have any links? I don't believe that for a second. I highly doubt it happens, but it's an interesting number to wonder about. Don't believe what for a second? And, hey, speaking of lazy -- apparently we got into this without reading Bill Hoppe (who's really the only mandatory Sabres reading in the MSM). http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/jack-eichel-thrilled-to-be-drafted-by-sabres-i-wanted-to-be-a-part-of-this/ What number will Eichel wear? He sported No. 9 in college, a digit winger Evander Kane grabbed in February. Eichel was given No. 15 for 2015 to wear on stage. “Fifteen’s a good number,” Eichel said. “I’ve worn it before. It’s my dad’s lucky number. It’s my sister’s lucky number. It’s my dad’s number. It happened to be the year I was drafted. So there’s a lot of significance to the No. 15.”
K-9 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 June 30th of that year, so 3 days after the draft. http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2014/06/30/sam-reinhart-meets-the-buffalo-media-on-family-help-expectations-more/ Can't be the NCAA thing, can it? I'm sure if they haven't worked it out by then then the entire presser will be him and Murray getting bombarded with hypotheticals I think it's absolutely the NCAA thing. He needs to keep his options open if, for whatever reason, he doesn't like the offer. I imagine there are a few contractual issues to iron out yet. Sammy didn't have that issue. GO SABRES!!!
Hoss Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 Mmm, K. Don't believe what for a second? And, hey, speaking of lazy -- apparently we got into this without reading Bill Hoppe (who's really the only mandatory Sabres reading in the MSM). http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/jack-eichel-thrilled-to-be-drafted-by-sabres-i-wanted-to-be-a-part-of-this/ What number will Eichel wear? He sported No. 9 in college, a digit winger Evander Kane grabbed in February. Eichel was given No. 15 for 2015 to wear on stage. “Fifteen’s a good number,” Eichel said. “I’ve worn it before. It’s my dad’s lucky number. It’s my sister’s lucky number. It’s my dad’s number. It happened to be the year I was drafted. So there’s a lot of significance to the No. 15.” Well aware of him saying that, but when he was asked what number he would wear he said he hadn't decided yet. Likely won't decide until he commits to the NHL, either.
That Aud Smell Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 Well aware of him saying that, but when he was asked what number he would wear he said he hadn't decided yet. Likely won't decide until he commits to the NHL, either. okey-dokey. i looked and could find a link about the yarn re: eichel asking about #11. i must've heard it on the radio -- probably hamilton relating it? or maybe it came direct from black? anyone else recall hearing that? it was a funny story.
WildCard Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 I think it's absolutely the NCAA thing. He needs to keep his options open if, for whatever reason, he doesn't like the offer. I imagine there are a few contractual issues to iron out yet. Sammy didn't have that issue. GO SABRES!!! I thought the only thing holding his decision up was weather he'd spent the whole season with the team? From what I gather that's an unequivocal 'yes', so I don't get the hold up. Doesn't he get the standard rookie contract? FWIW I don't think McDavid has been introduced yet either
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