Bluto

Which proves the point of MY entire thread - - Eichel has nice hair - - but - -he's a man-child! That's it! Not a true leader. A pimple face kid with millions of US dollars that doesn't want to be offensive to team mates that don't hustle or work hard. Good Luck Sabres with this guy!!!

I love the way you deep thinking hockey fans, who probably buy Sabre jerseys and go to the games no matter what, give the players little nicknames!!! That helps you build a bond with them - a personal bond - even if they are little kids skating on ice for millions of dollars! They are the ice capade stars of your generation. It really isn't hockey anymore. The people that know the game - - the deep, gutsy, hard part of the game - - realize Eichel isn't the guy! Do you??

Eichel will never improve. There are 65 players right now in the NHL with more goals than him! He's got the 'kid' mentality - the spoiled kid mentality - and can't lead a team. I don't think he's the guy that will walk up to a new, established player that joins the Sabres and shakes his hand and says - - "let's get this team going" ! I doubt that very much!

I'm really not a "rookie" at all. I followed the Buffalo Bison's of the AHL in the 50's and went to the first Sabres game vs. Montreal in 1970. If I'm a rookie - I'm an old rookie. Jack is NOT the guy to build around. He's the best we have right now - but - -watch him give up on so many plays and dog-it regularly. Maybe some of the problem comes from him - maybe? Don't trade him for draft picks - - get a few SOLID NHL players and dump the fakers on the roster. GO SABRES!

WHAT NEXT STEP??? Are you delusional? They are in last place with the players they have and truly stink. Do you think they'll get 20 more points with the players you mentioned? They are AHL starters at best.

I love Buffalo Sports teams - including the Sabres. BUT - do you know how humorous you ALL sound talking about this gang of low talent, low achievers stealing money from true hockey fans. It's an embarrassment. You basically enable these men that can skate and shoot a puck to feel they are a big deal. They aren't.

Trade the kid! He can't make this team any better with a few new players around him next season. He IS NOT that guy! Just do it, cut bait and begin the 'start over' process. People are calling me a ROOKIE on here - - I don't post much on web sites! I'm really not a "rookie" at all. I followed the Buffalo Bison's of the AHL in the 50's & 60's and went to the first Sabres game vs. Montreal in 1970. If I'm a rookie - I'm an old rookie. Jack is NOT the guy to build around. He's the best we have right now - but - -watch him give up on so many plays and dog-it regularly. Maybe some of the problem comes from him - maybe? Don't trade him for draft picks - - get a few SOLID NHL players and dump the fakers on the roster. GO SABRES!

A point a game sounds "cute" but he isn't a leader and how many points come on empty net goals.

I think this group does really hustle and give their best in games - contrary to what the local media seems to state. The problem is that their best is way below the NHL average. It's a weak and uninspiring line-up and that's the bottom line.

I agree! Fans are dreaming about them. We've only have 2 lines of quality NHL players and zero goal keepers. TRADE!

Down 3-0 after 10 minutes into the game against a team with just 4 more points than the Sabres??? It's about toughness and grit. So much stick checking. Housley may go soon - - that's his style of play.

Hockey in Buffalo is just an entertainment venue. Like a movie or a night at Shea's. It's not a sport anymore.