X. Benedict Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I wouldn't be shocked if he came out of training camp with the C. We all assume Gionta will keep it, but hey, new coach, so maybe it's not a lock. Where the none of the Old Core captains seemed ready to assume the captaincy, Eichel acts like a captain right now (I don't mean that he presumes he will get it, but that he acts exactly the way a captain should act). Yes, I know I'm still in man-crush mode, but geez the guy is impressive. If his play comes anywhere close to meeting expectations, he may well be captain by the end of camp. There is just no way he begins with the C. If they did that to him, it would stand for Curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I wouldn't be shocked if he came out of training camp with the C. We all assume Gionta will keep it, but hey, new coach, so maybe it's not a lock. Where the none of the Old Core captains seemed ready to assume the captaincy, Eichel acts like a captain right now (I don't mean that he presumes he will get it, but that he acts exactly the way a captain should act). Yes, I know I'm still in man-crush mode, but geez the guy is impressive. If his play comes anywhere close to meeting expectations, he may well be captain by the end of camp. Taking the C away from Gionta for a 18yr old kid, terrible idea. Jack hasn't earned the captaincy and can't earn it by the beginning of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I'm really interested to see what number he picks. It seems like he's taking his time for something. 42 - I think this number should be more popular around the league, but I doubt it The answer to the ultimate question to everything? It does seem fitting. What, Pegula didn't send the company jet? I'd be insulted if I were Jack. Or, to further the conspiracy theories, Jack still hasn't officially made up his mind and rides on corporate jets would be in violation of NCAA rules. Kid is STILL protecting his college eligibility. GO SABRES!!! We could start a free AirBnB app for prospects. NCAA would probably still have an issue, as you're giving the kid something with some value. 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 tend to to agree, but what happens when numbers like 8 and 12 are birth years too, are they still vanity? What if Jack doesn't pick an Integer? Is there a league rule against using Pi? Hell, I'd buy the Eichel Pi jersey. Dibs. Pi is overdone. He'll use e or something with a radical sign. Maybe radical 81 so he can still use 9 despite Kane having it. Shut yo mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 There is just no way he begins with the C. If they did that to him, it would stand for Curse. Taking the C away from Gionta for a 18yr old kid, terrible idea. Jack hasn't earned the captaincy and can't earn it by the beginning of the season. I can't disagree with any of that, but I still wouldn't be surprised if he gets the C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I can't disagree with any of that, but I still wouldn't be surprised if he gets the C. No way. Not his first year. Even Crosby waited two, he was 19, and that made him the youngest ever Captain in history. I like Jack, but no. Maybe if Gionta retires in the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 They're actually going to go back retroactively and name him as the captain as of 1970. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 10, 15, 19 or 24. His number choices. He gets it. I have never seen a more mature 18 year old than him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 They're actually going to go back retroactively and name him as the captain as of 1970. nice. 10, 15, 19 or 24. His number choices. He gets it. I have never seen a more mature 18 year old than him Was that in the clip? Some other source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I thought I saw him sign an Eichel-#15-jersey in the video. Does that end that discussion? That's just his draft year number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 nice. Was that in the clip? Some other source? At Roswell when talking to the Kiddo in the hospital bed, Eichel says "I am thinking 10, 15, 19 or maybe 24, what do you think?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 At Roswell when talking to the Kiddo in the hospital bed, Eichel says "I am thinking 10, 15, 19 or maybe 24, what do you think?" Ah, gotcha - I think I was still too choked up over the "Jack?!" encounter to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Why use a number at all? He should have a picture of his face on the back of his jersey. We all know Qwksnd would buy that one. I custom ordered a 1974 blue jersey with an image of Eichel and I riding slugs into space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I custom ordered a 1974 blue jersey with an image of Eichel and I riding slugs into space. Should have just ordered a 2007 jersey and ironed Jack and yourself onto it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I custom ordered a 1974 blue jersey with an image of Eichel and I riding slugs into space.Now that's classy. You just need to put some wolves on the sleeves and you'll be set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 At Roswell when talking to the Kiddo in the hospital bed, Eichel says "I am thinking 10, 15, 19 or maybe 24, what do you think?" Oooo great catch. I could live with any of those. 24 was my number in high school for everything. 15 has sentimental value for my family. 19 is an awesome leader number. 10 is a great number and between his 9/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Oooo great catch. I could live with any of those. 24 was my number in high school for everything. 15 has sentimental value for my family. 19 is an awesome leader number. 10 is a great number and between his 9/11. Can Jack Eichel melt steel beams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Can Jack Eichel melt steel beams?only when chugging bud lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Can Jack Eichel melt steel beams? Do you mean with his eyes or by merely thinking about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 only when chugging bud lights Well played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Can Jack Eichel melt steel beams? He's already melted the cold steel of my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) I heard Jack was able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Can we make any Jack Eichel versus Chuck Norris jokes? Edited July 8, 2015 by LGR4GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 He's already melted the cold steel of my heart. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I heard Jack was able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Can we make any Jack Eichel versus Chuck Norris jokes? Hopefully not. Chuck Norris jokes suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Hopefully not. Chuck Norris jokes suck. Holy cow Eichel better hurry up and pick a number, Hoss is grumpier than normal Hoss here this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Holy cow Eichel better hurry up and pick a number, Hoss is grumpier than normal Hoss here this week! Even in his avatar I swear RJ looks angrier than he did a week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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