That Aud Smell Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 91 is what I've been hoping he chooses. Never been worn as a Sabre - so it would be 'his.' Typically used on other teams by very strong offensive players. Ending w/ the 2nd '1' it evokes Gilbert's 11 (at least IMHO it does). Damn. Now I *really* want him to wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 How about cut it with the NASCAR numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 How about 95? Why 95? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico7 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 19 was mentioned on the radio this morning. I missed the reasoning though. NOOOOOOO! I want that number retired and put away and never to be worn by any Sabre ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Why 95? Because I like 90's numbers and I figured 5 from his 15. Nothing too clever on my part honestly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Because I like 90's numbers and I figured 5 from his 15. Nothing too clever on my part honestly Would make three or ten, depending on the operation. 5 from 15 is 90 is a tough one to work out. AND NO MORE NASCAR NUMBERS! Might as well have Rip issue some ###### number like he always does. Edited July 3, 2015 by Eleven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Would make three or ten, depending on the operation. 5 from 15 is 90 is a tough one to work out. AND NO MORE NASCAR NUMBERS! Might as well have Rip issue some ###### number like he always does. On NASCAR numbers - Do you just mean anything about 55? Or is it a specific range (like 60-80)? I hate the randomly assigned high numbers. I'm okay if a player chooses them or has a specific reason to wear them. Honestly, I think half my problem with Foligno is his number. It's ugly and has no reason aside from him being assigned it. He even switched to 17 pre-lockout but it never happened after the lockout. I'm starting to like the idea of 10 or 13 more and more. 91 and 96 are fine with me. 15 is solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Would make three or ten, depending on the operation. 5 from 15 is 90 is a tough one to work out. AND NO MORE NASCAR NUMBERS! Might as well have Rip issue some ###### number like he always does. Or 20, 75, 0, 3003.... :flirt: I'm perfectly happy with him choosing 15. Like others have mentioned, with that he can make it is own number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 On NASCAR numbers - Do you just mean anything about 55? Or is it a specific range (like 60-80)? I hate the randomly assigned high numbers. I'm okay if a player chooses them or has a specific reason to wear them. Honestly, I think half my problem with Foligno is his number. It's ugly and has no reason aside from him being assigned it. He even switched to 17 pre-lockout but it never happened after the lockout. I'm starting to like the idea of 10 or 13 more and more. 91 and 96 are fine with me. 15 is solid. There was an Ottawa coach--back in the day (but not too far back; it's Ottawa) who would not allow numbers above 49. That was the best team Ottawa ever had, in my lifetime, I'm not looking back to the 1910s. I think he had it right. No vanity numbers. You're on a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 There was an Ottawa coach--back in the day (but not too far back; it's Ottawa) who would not allow numbers above 49. That was the best team Ottawa ever had, in my lifetime, I'm not looking back to the 1910s. I think he had it right. No vanity numbers. You're on a team. I don't get it. How is anything above 49 a vanity number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 There was an Ottawa coach--back in the day (but not too far back; it's Ottawa) who would not allow numbers above 49. That was the best team Ottawa ever had, in my lifetime, I'm not looking back to the 1910s. I think he had it right. No vanity numbers. You're on a team. I am 100% annoyed by assigned crap numbers, but I have no problems with a player wanting to wear a number that he feels suits him or has legitimate sentimental value. I also don't think that a player picking a certain number has anything to do with them being a team player or not, and I kind of think any insinuation otherwise is silly. I mean Evander Kane took boring #9 and we all know he's the shittiest team player this side of the moon. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas23 Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) As seen on facebook: Hey Jack, hey Jack! Hold my baby! Seriously, that baby looks very small. My guess is less than a month old, or just delivered. :flirt: John Vogl @BuffNewsVogl 2m2 minutes ago Jack Eichel is wasting no time becoming part of Buffalo. New Sabre will visit kids at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2015/07/02/sabres-eichel-will-visit-kids-in-roswell-park-cancer-institute/… Jack already working on a cure for cancer. Edited July 3, 2015 by kas23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I don't get it. How is anything above 49 a vanity number? IMO everything above about 35 is. The first player I remember with a number over that was Espo. He wore 77 with the Rags because he couldn't wear 7. Then it was Gretzky. Then Lemieux. Then Lindros. And on and on. All of the sudden, it was an explosion. Look. It used to be that goalies wore 1 and 30-something; that D-men wore 2-6 and 22-29; that forwards wore the numbers in between. I'm not saying we have to go back to that, but, FFS, I'm really sick of players (other than Doug Glatt) wearing stupid numbers. And I am ESPECIALLY sick of Rip issuing stupid numbers. In any event, telling a player he can't have a vanity number, IMO, is tantamount to telling him that he's part of a team, and not a man unto himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) IMO everything above about 35 is. The first player I remember with a number over that was Espo. He wore 77 with the Rags because he couldn't wear 7. Then it was Gretzky. Then Lemieux. Then Lindros. And on and on. All of the sudden, it was an explosion. Look. It used to be that goalies wore 1 and 30-something; that D-men wore 2-6 and 22-29; that forwards wore the numbers in between. I'm not saying we have to go back to that, but, FFS, I'm really sick of players (other than Doug Glatt) wearing stupid numbers. And I am ESPECIALLY sick of Rip issuing stupid numbers. In any event, telling a player he can't have a vanity number, IMO, is tantamount to telling him that he's part of a team, and not a man unto himself. I'm pretty far away from your opinion on this. A player can be thinking of himself just as much when he picks number 12 as he can be licking 92.I hope he picks something stupid now just to mess with you. Cmon 85. :p Edited July 3, 2015 by Hoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 >HUGS 11< I feel ya bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I'm pretty far away from your opinion on this. A player can be thinking of himself just as much when he picks number 12 as he can be licking 92. I hope he picks something stupid now just to mess with you. Cmon 85. :P Yeah, but we're dealing with Eich. The least flashy star anyone has seen this side of Joe Sakic. It's gonna be 15. And if you want a lunch bet on an over/under 40, I'm in. >HUGS 11< I feel ya bro OMG!!!!! Where are my emojis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Yeah, but we're dealing with Eich. The least flashy star anyone has seen this side of Joe Sakic. It's gonna be 15. And if you want a lunch bet on an over/under 40, I'm in. OMG!!!!! Where are my emojis? I would pay to watch that sitcom: Eleven and Hoss on a lunch date :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 And if you want a lunch bet on an over/under 40, I'm in Can I go just to pick off your plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Can I go just to pick off your plates No, we need someone to capture this thing on camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 No, we need someone to capture this thing on camera. I will totally video this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I will totally video this You will sit there in Georgia until summoned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Yeah, but we're dealing with Eich. The least flashy star anyone has seen this side of Joe Sakic. It's gonna be 15. And if you want a lunch bet on an over/under 40, I'm in. I didn't think we were debating whether he would pick a higher number or not (we never were). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 You will sit there in Georgia until summoned. but I miss hockey talk with real ppl :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Curmudgeon Eleven has made an appearance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I didn't think we were debating whether he would pick a higher number or not (we never were). Lunch bet. On or no? but I miss hockey talk with real ppl :cry: I know. But you moved to Georgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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