beerme1 Posted November 14, 2014 Author 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. I get your point, but I wonder how much weight it carries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I get your point, but I wonder how much weight it carries? Weight in what regards? As in will Eichel be viewed more favorably because he plays against older competition or will McDavid be viewed more favorably because he's smoking lesser competition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 With very few exceptions and notably those with the least chance of landing either, McEichel would be the top center in their organization from day one. I can live with either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Weight in what regards? As in will Eichel be viewed more favorably because he plays against older competition or will McDavid be viewed more favorably because he's smoking lesser competition? Yes. Campy's argument that McDavid wouldn't look as good against older kids and Eichel would be more dominant playing in the OHL. What's the formula for the weighting measure? I happen to think the Eichel would look better against younger kids also. But by how much? Shouldn't Armia be better because he "played with men" before coming to the AHL? I don't think that theory holds much water though because it didn't translate to the ice. Of course we never saw his games. I disagree with the premise about McDavid and maybe that's because I see him in a better light. I believe he could step up and still have a big impact and be dominant in whatever the college rank is that Eichel's in, even the AHL for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 McDeichel! Please remember the "D" from now on. It sounds better and makes a lot more sense. GO SABRES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 McDeichel! Please remember the "D" from now on. It sounds better and makes a lot more sense. GO SABRES!!! It does not. Insert the D and see ######. I don't think ###### when I think of either one of these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 It does not. Insert the D and see ######. I don't think ###### when I think of either one of these guys. I find this entire sentence hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 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. This is why everybody is looking forward seeing them in the World Juniors. It will be an even playing field. Hopefully McDavid is a full go by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yes. Campy's argument that McDavid wouldn't look as good against older kids and Eichel would be more dominant playing in the OHL. What's the formula for the weighting measure? I happen to think the Eichel would look better against younger kids also. But by how much? Shouldn't Armia be better because he "played with men" before coming to the AHL? I don't think that theory holds much water though because it didn't translate to the ice. Of course we never saw his games. I disagree with the premise about McDavid and maybe that's because I see him in a better light. I believe he could step up and still have a big impact and be dominant in whatever the college rank is that Eichel's in, even the AHL for that matter. When you dominate kids your age like McDavid is, that talent translates. Also remember that the juniors have quite a few very talented 19yr olds and a couple of 20yr olds. It isn't like he is playing against 16yr old kids. It doesn't really matter much for either player. Eichel will get the benefit of less games and more weight training but McDavid will play more games in which he can showcase skills. As for the Armia thing, you need to remember that the international ice surface makes the game vastly different. That is why there is a struggle/adjustment period for euros to the NA game. Well that and the fact in NA the game is very physical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 It does not. Insert the D and see ######. I don't think ###### when I think of either one of these guys. LMAO! Great stuff. But you may want to stay away from Rorschach ink tests and free association. GO SABRES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 By the way, please let there be hockey in Buffalo next season. In the meantime, this could be fun: http://atom.smasher.org/wof/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 McDeichel! Please remember the "D" from now on. It sounds better and makes a lot more sense. GO SABRES!!! No... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 No... That's just Dickish. GO SABRES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 By the hand of God @twolinepass: eichel scores into an empty net. 15 points in eight games. PA guy announces him as "jake" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Check out this list comparing PPG of EIchel to other college players. It's early but it's still impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Check out this list comparing PPG of EIchel to other college players. It's early but it's still impressive https://twitter.com/...689135698313216 What a stud. But why did he include Jordan Schroeder on that list? lol major NHL bust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.55. Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 By the hand of God @twolinepass: eichel scores into an empty net. 15 points in eight games. PA guy announces him as "jake" I chalked it up to a bad internet feed, but the PA announcer in one of the previous games sounded like he said Jake, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 But why did he include Jordan Schroeder on that list? lol major NHL bust Without knowing the deets of the list, I'm guessing it's because they want to provide a true statistical analysis which should include all data points, good and bad. Cherry picking the data to compare him with only good NHL players isn't a good analysis. By the hand of God @twolinepass: eichel scores into an empty net. 15 points in eight games. PA guy announces him as "jake" It is Boston, where words go to die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 What a stud. But why did he include Jordan Schroeder on that list? lol major NHL bust My guess is they took a list of the highest scoring freshmen from the last 10+ years. It is Boston, where words go to die The game was in the land of the toothless up in Maine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 LMAO! Great stuff. But you may want to stay away from Rorschach ink tests and free association. GO SABRES!!! Lol There might be some issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Eichel with the OT Winner and an assist tonight against Maine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Here is his goal https://www.youtube.com/embed/OP9l8alY2T0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Here is his goal https://www.youtube....bed/OP9l8alY2T0 Thanks for the link man! Boy that kid can fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Here is his goal https://www.youtube....bed/OP9l8alY2T0 Beautiful goal. Wicked shot and effortless skating. If only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Looked like a right handed #11 on that rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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