That Aud Smell Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) Of course you're exaggerating but what if McDavid's injury is suspected of being something that could follow him for years, not enough to keep him from playing but perhaps enough to bother him? McDavid and Eichel might be close enough that it could push Eichel to number one. Just spitballin'... Quite right on the exaggeration (thanks). And the point is a fair one: GMTM went on record a week or so ago saying that the 2 players were indistinguishably close. Was he posturing? Almost certainly. I am not a scout. I have not watched much of either player. But, FWIW (not much), my gut tells me that McDavid is the super-duper-generational prospect (a la Crosby), and Eichel's a legit elite only-every-now-and-then sort of prospect (a la Tavares?). But, yeah. Depending on what the injury is, it could factor into the analysis. I tend to doubt it will come to that. The kid's 17 -- still made of rubber, practically. Edited November 12, 2014 by That Aud Smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 McDavid's injury only boosted his draft status to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Im all for waiting for the trade deadline if that means a higher return This is usually true, but last at last years deadline the prices seemed to drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 McDavid's injury only boosted his draft status to me. Really? You want the next Gretzky or the next Kaleta? If McDavid ever becomes a Sabre, I don't want him ever throwing punches. (Of course I might be jumping to conclusions; perhaps you just like the passion he showed.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Really? You want the next Gretzky or the next Kaleta? If McDavid ever becomes a Sabre, I don't want him ever throwing punches. (Of course I might be jumping to conclusions; perhaps you just like the passion he showed.) I think that no one other than Erie is hurt by this one. McDavid have very little to prove at this point. If anything, this actually reduces his chances of suffering a catastrophic knee injury, which is just about the only thing that can damage his draft status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) I think that no one other than Erie is hurt by this one. Well, the Otters and Team Canada for the upcoming world juniors tournament. Oh, and those of us who very much wanted to see McDavid and Eichel square off in that tournament. (Gubdammit!) Edited November 12, 2014 by That Aud Smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Well, the Otters and Team Canada for the upcoming world juniors tournament. Oh, and those of us who very much wanted to see McDavid and Eichel square off in that tournament. (Gubdammit!) I wanted to watch McDavid play with Reinhart. That's my only disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I wanted to watch McDavid play with Reinhart. That's my only disappointment. Gah! That TOO. Seriously. It stinks that he's hurt. To the post upthread about how the incident somehow raises his value (so, like Wonka's glass elevator (Wonkavator?) going up and out), I get it: No one expects him or wants him to throw a punch in the NHL, but the fact that he did in the OHL tends to suggest that he's got some grit and moxie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) Well, the fact that he's going to see a specialist this morning means they probably didn't find anything obviously broken on the x-rays but want to be sure all of the smaller bones in the hand are in-tact. If it was obviously broken, he'd be walking around in cast already... and that would be all over the internet by now. So, my guess is he'll probably be out at most a couple of weeks, no more. Edited November 12, 2014 by pi2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I heard fractured pinky on NHL network today. I could be wrong cause I was half asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I heard fractured pinky on NHL network today. I could be wrong cause I was half asleep Supposedly a fractured pinky and he will be out 4-6 weeks. Could make it back in time for WJC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Gah! That TOO. Seriously. It stinks that he's hurt. To the post upthread about how the incident somehow raises his value (so, like Wonka's glass elevator (Wonkavator?) going up and out), I get it: No one expects him or wants him to throw a punch in the NHL, but the fact that he did in the OHL tends to suggest that he's got some grit and moxie. So you get my point about it raising his value. Thank you. And I mean by that comment that he isn't going to take abuse on end without getting pissed off and doing something about it. I LOVE THAT! Of course you don't want him throwing in the NHL. The fact that he has that soul speaks volumes to the guys heart though. So I keep hearing about this trait in Eichel but here it is from McDavid. He is my heart and soul guy from the next draft. Whoever he ends up playing for I hope his skill elevates him so far above everyone else he wouldn't be fighting and breaking knuckles and such. But it will be fun to watch when someone does push him, he may very well be pushing right back. Looks like he can stick up for himself just fine and wont need anyone to do it for him if need be. Of course he will be a target so he will have to let the battle go on away form him so to speak and Cody Mac or someone else clean it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Supposedly a fractured pinky and he will be out 4-6 weeks. Could make it back in time for WJC. Get him into the oxygen chamber. Pronto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 We're the worst, and it's not close. CBJ seems ready to try and prove you wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Article about Eichel http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=63935 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Article about Eichel http://www.hockeybuz...p?post_id=63935 Jack Eichel, Captain America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 McDavid showers in grain alcohol... He killed Wolfman Jack with a trident... He drives an ice cream truck covered in human skulls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas23 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Supposedly a fractured pinky and he will be out 4-6 weeks. Could make it back in time for WJC. I'm willing to bet he suffered a boxer's fracture. Or, fracture of the head of his right 5th metacarpal bone, which happens to be by far the most common fracture when throwing a punch. Very close to his pinky though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 The names. Jack Eichel Construction. Connor McDavid, male hair stylist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Jack Eichel Septic Cleaning Connor McDavid Dewey Cheatham and Howe Don't get me wrong I would be thrilled if the Sabres drafted either of these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Ronald McDavid... I'm lovin' it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 McDavid showers in grain alcohol... He killed Wolfman Jack with a trident... He drives an ice cream truck covered in human skulls... Jack Eichel doesn't need to shower, bad orders and dirt fear him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Just a couple of random thought about the McEichels: I'm sure Eichel would look more dominant playing teenagers. I'm also sure McDavid wouldn't look quite as good playing against young men in their twenties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'm willing to bet he suffered a boxer's fracture. Or, fracture of the head of his right 5th metacarpal bone, which happens to be by far the most common fracture when throwing a punch. Very close to his pinky though. He did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'm willing to bet he suffered a boxer's fracture. Or, fracture of the head of his right 5th metacarpal bone, which happens to be by far the most common fracture when throwing a punch. Very close to his pinky though. He did Bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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