woods-racer Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Buffalo News Road to the Draft: Jack Eichel "Eichel has never wasted time proving himself. As a 15-year-old member of the U.S. National Team Development Program, he stepped in and led the team in scoring despite being two years younger than most players. The next year at age 16, he led USA Hockey’s under-18 team. This season, Eichel walked onto the campus of Boston University as an untested freshman and walked off with the Hobey Baker award as the nation’s top collegiate player. He followed that by excelling at the world championships, his first competition against professional players." It's to a point where I favor Jack over Conner, it's because of his showing at the Worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 For those in the WNY Area who are looking for The Hockey News with Eichel on the cover Wegmans on Niagara Falls Blvd in Amherst has about seven copies left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 For those in the WNY Area who are looking for The Hockey News with Eichel on the cover Wegmans on Niagara Falls Blvd in Amherst has about seven copies left As this is about a half hour drive for me, is there anybody that might be willing to pick one up for me? We could arrange some type of dropoff/pickup/payment via DM if anybody would be willing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'm subscribed and haven't received it in the mail yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBHockey13 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 The more I think about what I saw from Jack Eichel at the World Championships - the more I think as the kid gets bigger and stronger and more experienced - and he's already great - there aren't going to be many defensemen in the whole league who can handle him. He's going to eat team's third pairing defenses for lunch. Teams are going to have to work hard to try to line match against him - especially when the Sabres are at home. Can you imagine Eichel and Kane cycling the puck?Then, if teams can get a matchup against Eichel - here comes Reinhart, except with more muscle and more experience than he has now. Yes, I believe we are going to soon be entering the golden age of Sabres hockey, despite what has happened in the last 45 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) http://www.nhl.com/ice/m_news.htm?id=76882 "Do you know how unbelievable that's going to be at the NHL level?" Granato said. "Within two years at the NHL level, he's going to be the most explosive guy in the League. What Jack's got will flourish even more at the next level. Edited May 28, 2015 by BRAWNDO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Eich like Kariya? http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=768823 http://www.nhl.com/ice/m_news.htm?id=76882"Do you know how unbelievable that's going to be at the NHL level?" Granato said. "Within two years at the NHL level, he's going to be the most explosive guy in the League. What Jack's got will flourish even more at the next level. link dead. I reposted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Eich like Kariya? I don't know where he is, but someone better go and lock up Scott Stevens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Eich like Kariya? http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=768823 link dead. I reposted. Thanks X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Eichel at the Hobey Baker Banquet tonight @TerrierHockey: Coach Quinn on Eichel: "He gave us an identity, he gave us a swagger." http://t.co/eBZd5hPHKf @TerrierHockey: The man of the hour. http://t.co/Ylx6r73f5O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Eichel met with Sabres this Afternoon. http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2015/06/02/jack-eichel-on-interview-with-sabres-it-was-a-lot-of-fun/ “It’s nice to be here,” said Eichel, who arrived Monday. “The odds are that I’ll be selected here, so I’m just trying to get a feel for the city. It was nice to meet the management and see coach Bylsma again. It’s really good. I’ve been enjoying myself.” Eichel played for the U.S. world championship team this spring, and Bylsma -- hired by the Sabres last week -- was an assistant coach. “It was nice to get to know him and it was nice that he got the job,” Eichel said. “We did a few video sessions together. I think he’s a really good hockey guy, and I’d love to play for him.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trettioåtta Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Eichel met with Sabres this Afternoon. http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2015/06/02/jack-eichel-on-interview-with-sabres-it-was-a-lot-of-fun/ “It’s nice to be here,” said Eichel, who arrived Monday. “The odds are that I’ll be selected here, so I’m just trying to get a feel for the city. It was nice to meet the management and see coach Bylsma again. It’s really good. I’ve been enjoying myself.” Eichel played for the U.S. world championship team this spring, and Bylsma -- hired by the Sabres last week -- was an assistant coach. “It was nice to get to know him and it was nice that he got the job,” Eichel said. “We did a few video sessions together. I think he’s a really good hockey guy, and I’d love to play for him.” I like the fact he acknowledges the situation rather than pretend he doesn't know who will select him and act as though he is just hoping to be drafted at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Well that's nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) The view from Boston on what their boy Jack could mean to Buffalo: http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/06/04/jack-eichel-play-critical-role-buffalo-rebuild/KhYlV9y6eZic2UWGTKk0VJ/story.html Edited June 4, 2015 by dudacek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 WGR 550 @WGR550 "I really believe Jack Eichel would be the first pick in any draft since Crosby." - @CraigJButton. I never get tired of hearing that - TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 The view from Boston on what their boy Jack could mean to Buffalo: http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/06/04/jack-eichel-play-critical-role-buffalo-rebuild/KhYlV9y6eZic2UWGTKk0VJ/story.html Good article considering it's form Boston, thanks for the link. WGR 550 @WGR550 "I really believe Jack Eichel would be the first pick in any draft since Crosby." - @CraigJButton. I never get tired of hearing that - TC Neither do I :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Apparently Eichel called out Murray for being disappointed about losing the lottery in his interview with the Sabres, and said that he'll be the better player between him and Connor. Love this guy. And he and McDavid met for the first time yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Apparently Eichel called out Murray for being disappointed about losing the lottery in his interview with the Sabres, and said that he'll be the better player between him and Connor. Love this guy. And he and McDavid met for the first time yesterday. Good for him. Really looking forward to the Eichel era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Good for him. Really looking forward to the Eichel era. Seriously, that's awesome. Is there anybody left on the planet who is worried about him going back to college? No way a kid competitive enough to do that is going back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Seriously, that's awesome. Is there anybody left on the planet who is worried about him going back to college? No way a kid competitive enough to do that is going back. Murray said the same thing in his interview with WGR today. Something like "If he wants to prove he's better, then you do it at the NHL level, not in college" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Apparently Eichel called out Murray for being disappointed about losing the lottery in his interview with the Sabres, and said that he'll be the better player between him and Connor. Love this guy. And he and McDavid met for the first time yesterday. I want an Eichel jersey. Greatly wanted one before, now even more. I wish we knew what number he is going to use.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I was just as pleased to hear Murray's response to that. I'm beginning to drink the koolaid and think we just may have something extremely special on our hands in Sabreland - finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I'm sensing alot of man crushes already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Surprised nobody posted this. The interview on GR yesterday with Murray and so much about Jack. Murray interviews are gold! I like the way he ticks. And explaining the lottery to Jack is great. And saying he loved that Jack says he will be better than McDavid. "He should say that" Awesome stuff here for anyone that hasn't heard it. http://media.wgr550.com/a/106130101/6-4-sabres-gm-tim-murray-loves-halo.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Uh-oh, Morey Gare with HH right now wouldn't commit to picking McDavid first. Said Eichel gave them an impressive interview. Is talking more about Eichel than McDavid in this interview so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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