TrueBlueGED Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Yeah it's definitely generational. I can't stop twittering my excitement about the Eichel jersey I ordered! Because I have a cell phone I don't focus on anything! VIDEO GAMES This post has snark like Eichel has hockey talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 This post has snark like Eichel has hockey talent. The first shot at the development camp was all I needed to see. Eichel is really good at hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Also, not sure if this was posted. The Jack Eichel Mic'd Up was a nice little piece. nice thx I know quite a few people who pre-ordered the jersey. This isn't "normal." Nobody else has gone through this for a number. I imagine the team (at least the marketing department) is probably wanting him to make a pick. He's overthinking it. I think its quite funny actually :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 The first shot at the development camp was all I needed to see. Eichel is really good at hockey. Eichel shoots better than Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Eichel shoots better than Connor So says the scouting report. I am aware. We were mentioning among the guys I was sitting with that it is a much different feel/attitude than when we watched the Grigorenko development camp. A few years back we were searching for greatness that (arguably) wasn't there, this year it was pretty evident and you didn't have to look too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I know quite a few people who pre-ordered the jersey. This isn't "normal." Nobody else has gone through this for a number. I imagine the team (at least the marketing department) is probably wanting him to make a pick. He's overthinking it. I really mean no offense, but I read these sentiments and I am just like "Huh?" Is it the case that every other elite prospect before Eichel has chosen a number within days of signing an entry-level deal? I'm asking. In any case, the idea that he is overthinking it is just weird. He's either sincere in not wanting to choose his number yet (for reasons that would be admirable), or he is clowning/trolling and it is frickin' funny. Yeah it's definitely generational. I can't stop twittering my excitement about the Eichel jersey I ordered! Because I have a cell phone I don't focus on anything! VIDEO GAMES i chuckled aloud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 He's likely purposely trolling the crowd while also not wanting to assume he's a Sabre. I hope he wears a new number for each practice & 3v3 tournie and #100 (for that kid in Roswell Park) in the Scrimmage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Yeah it's definitely generational. I can't stop twittering my excitement about the Eichel jersey I ordered! Because I have a cell phone I don't focus on anything! VIDEO GAMES Is that the cell phone with the built-in espresso maker? Anyway, I don't ever recall, as in EVER, anyone being irked by a player taking his time in selecting his number. And I attribute that phenomenon to people simply wanting to order his jersey. But so what? Why not just wait for his process to work itself out? What's the rush? I do recall numerous instances of players being deferential to other players in that regard, though. Eichel respects the process more than the fans do, it seems. GO SABRES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Is that the cell phone with the built-in espresso maker? Anyway, I don't ever recall, as in EVER, anyone being irked by a player taking his time in selecting his number. And I attribute that phenomenon to people simply wanting to order his jersey. But so what? Why not just wait for his process to work itself out? What's the rush? I do recall numerous instances of players being deferential to other players in that regard, though. Eichel respects the process more than the fans do, it seems. GO SABRES!!! You want to know the best part about the whole rush to buy the jersey? It will wind up on back order for a month or two anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 You want to know the best part about the whole rush to buy the jersey? It will wind up on back order for a month or two anyway. So, do Jack & Conner end up w/ the 2 best selling sweaters in the league this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 So, do Jack & Conner end up w/ the 2 best selling sweaters in the league this year? Fwiw, McDavid's numbered jersey (97) is already available at the NHL store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Fwiw, McDavid's numbered jersey (97) is already available at the NHL store. McDavid is boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musichunch Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I think fans are just impatient about the jersey number because we live in a instant gratification culture. Let them wait. My theory is he wants 9 and is waiting for Kane to make a decision. With Kane making fun of Eichel on Twitter a few times already, I'm pretty sure this is more about Kane wanting attention and power over the new golden son more than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Congratulations, Hoss. By expressing your impatience with Jack's number picking you have become an entire generation and culture. I think fans are just impatient about the jersey number because we live in a instant gratification culture. Let them wait. My theory is he wants 9 and is waiting for Kane to make a decision. With Kane making fun of Eichel on Twitter a few times already, I'm pretty sure this is more about Kane wanting attention and power over the new golden son more than anything else. And definitely not Kane joking around with his future teammate who he's really excited to be playing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 McDavid is boring. Totally. (But he is a little, right? Jack is more fun.) With Kane making fun of Eichel on Twitter a few times already, I'm pretty sure this is more about Kane wanting attention and power over the new golden son more than anything else. The who now? Congratulations, Hoss. By expressing your impatience with Jack's number picking you have become an entire generation and culture. I didn't intend to make anyone a poster child here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 He probably wants 15....but Cornell has to not make the team first. :) Bailey was 15 last year. 25 now. Those guys don't have assigned numbers. These are practice jerseys. Just like Jack's. I still think it's a bit annoying. It's not a huge deal. But it's really a simple thing. I would like to get some merch and see it advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Bailey was 15 last year. 25 now. Those guys don't have assigned numbers. These are practice jerseys. Just like Jack's. I still think it's a bit annoying. It's not a huge deal. But it's really a simple thing. I would like to get some merch and see it advertised. You taking eleven's crotchety pills? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) I think fans are just impatient about the jersey number because we live in a instant gratification culture. Let them wait. My theory is he wants 9 and is waiting for Kane to make a decision. With Kane making fun of Eichel on Twitter a few times already, I'm pretty sure this is more about Kane wanting attention and power over the new golden son more than anything else. Kane already made a decision. His jerseys are on sale. My guess is Eichel is honestly putting some thought into the number. I think it matters to him. He asked for 11 at one point. He seems to have prepared for those questions when they come up. You taking eleven's crotchety pills? :PSomething something Eleven's crotch joke something something. FTR: I haven't ordered an Eichel jersey. I will eventually. I know several who have. There was a guy with a #15 Eichel jersey there. We'll see if he wasted money. Edited July 6, 2015 by Hoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musichunch Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Congratulations, Hoss. By expressing your impatience with Jack's number picking you have become an entire generation and culture. And definitely not Kane joking around with his future teammate who he's really excited to be playing with. We had this discussion in the Kane thread. I'm excited for his on-ice potential but I'm in the camp that thinks he's going to be a locker room problem. I don't think Winnipeg was an accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 We had this discussion in the Kane thread. I'm excited for his on-ice potential but I'm in the camp that thinks he's going to be a locker room problem. I don't think Winnipeg was an accident. Take a look at Winnipeg's roster. Find the obvious problem child. I assure you it wasn't Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Take a look at Winnipeg's roster. Find the obvious problem child. I assure you it wasn't Kane. I'll take "Byfuglien" for 500, Trebek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hudson Fasching said an interesting thing today about Eichel after playing with him, that "it seems like a lot of things for him are effortless, but he still puts the effort in." That's almost as good a compliment as you can get. I always remember how one sportswriter described Michael Jordan as saying somehow he was the best athlete, AND an overachiever. Meaning he was the most gifted but still tried harder than anyone else. Eichel seems not only generational but special. Don't want to get too carried away too soon but there ain't nothing not to like. https://twitter.com/buffnewsvogl/status/618168033329217536 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hudson Fasching said an interesting thing today about Eichel after playing with him, that "it seems like a lot of things for him are effortless, but he still puts the effort in." That's almost as good a compliment as you can get. I always remember how one sportswriter described Michael Jordan as saying somehow he was the best athlete, AND an overachiever. Meaning he was the most gifted but still tried harder than anyone else. Eichel seems not only generational but special. Don't want to get too carried away too soon but there ain't nothing not to like. https://twitter.com/buffnewsvogl/status/618168033329217536 Bucky's profile in TBN had similar feedback: Supremely gifted, yes - but with the desire to match. Or perhaps more determined than gifted, somehow. Love this kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 TJ Oshie picked his number for the Caps. Why can't Eichel decide?!? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 TJ Oshie picked his number for the Caps. Why can't Eichel decide?!? :P Eichel is too indecisive. Trade him while his value is high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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