Kruppstahl Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Unfortunately, Eichel has always been the "#2" in the "McEichel" conversation. This leads one to believe he is somehow deficient. It is important to remember he is a big, strong, great skater with tons of talent, tons of hockey IQ, a wicked shot, and he is said to be a pretty fierce competitor who hates to lose. You can win Cups with guys like that. Eichel, Kane, Zemgod Googlezins, Samson, Risto, and Big Z represent the makings of a solid core that could beat a lot of teams in the playoffs. Throw in Ennis as some tasty spice and let's not forget Pysyk either! Plus mucho high ranking draft picks not yet picked, free agents not yet acquired, and trades not yet done. My expectation is to see the best lineup in Sabres history, shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Unfortunately, Eichel has always been the "#2" in the "McEichel" conversation. This leads one to believe he is somehow deficient. i really don't think that is the case. i have a hard time believing that anyone here believes Eichel is "deficient", or that he will be a bust, or that he won't meet expectations. it is just the buffalo inferiority complex -- this could ONLY happen to Buffalo, where we are put in a situation that leaves us disappointed in getting a franchise player. It is not a dig at Eichel, or anything like that, but it's just logic: you want #1. McDavid has been the consensus #1 for literally years. I think we are all extremely happy with Eichel... but some people think being disappointed over losing the lottery means you think Eichel sucks. Not true. It's just Buffalo finishing 2nd, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 If your not the lead dog the view never changes But I am ecstatic with Jack! When I was in college we used punch cards.When I was in college we used books. The horror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruppstahl Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 i really don't think that is the case. i have a hard time believing that anyone here believes Eichel is "deficient", or that he will be a bust, or that he won't meet expectations. it is just the buffalo inferiority complex -- this could ONLY happen to Buffalo, where we are put in a situation that leaves us disappointed in getting a franchise player. It is not a dig at Eichel, or anything like that, but it's just logic: you want #1. McDavid has been the consensus #1 for literally years. I think we are all extremely happy with Eichel... but some people think being disappointed over losing the lottery means you think Eichel sucks. Not true. It's just Buffalo finishing 2nd, again. I didn't say anyone thinks he is deficient. My point is that when you have a #2 attached to your name for months it becomes a bit of a scarlet letter, but it shouldn't be. Do not think of us losing the lottery. Think of us as winning it, because that is what Eichel represents in any almost any draft year in at least the last decade. Eichel is better than anyone Edmonton has gotten thus far with their recent four #1 draft picks, or our own Samson Reinhart for that matter, who was effectively the best forward in the world a year ago. (In terms of draft participants). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 For those of you that feel Eichel just isn't good enough. I happen to love our chance to draft Eichel. I was all in for McDavid but I've come around in the last couple of days. But for what its worth Gretzky says that McDavid is the best player to come along in 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I could use a hug, and some more bunny pics, for those offering :rolleyes: How 'bout an Eichel Unicorn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 The boots are what make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 When I was in college we used books. The horror Yeah, but that was just to level the beer pong table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Unfortunately, Eichel has always been the "#2" in the "McEichel" conversation. This leads one to believe he is somehow deficient. It is important to remember he is a big, strong, great skater with tons of talent, tons of hockey IQ, a wicked shot, and he is said to be a pretty fierce competitor who hates to lose. You can win Cups with guys like that. Eichel, Kane, Zemgod Googlezins, Samson, Risto, and Big Z represent the makings of a solid core that could beat a lot of teams in the playoffs. Throw in Ennis as some tasty spice and let's not forget Pysyk either! Plus mucho high ranking draft picks not yet picked, free agents not yet acquired, and trades not yet done. My expectation is to see the best lineup in Sabres history, shortly. This is a good post, but as to the bolded ... I can't see a lineup better than the one in the mid 70s being possible any time soon, if ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 If Eichel brings a Cup to Buffalo, I'll respectfully disagree, NS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Yeah, but that was just to level the beer pong table. True story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I know, but the bunny pics where funny and I figured that there was no way you were ready to drop the nuclear bunny pic photo bomb on JJ Best offer I had all day! Nah JJ is my buddy. We've had civil discussions in the past and I backed him when he went all Florida Panthers on us. The bunnies are only to combat obvious evil. :devil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Nah JJ is my buddy. We've had civil discussions in the past and I backed him when he went all Florida Panthers on us. The bunnies are only to combat obvious evil. :devil: Speaking of which, JJ, are you back to full-time Sabres now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Speaking of which, JJ, are you back to full-time Sabres now? He's waiting to see if we bring Enroth back ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) This is a good post, but as to the bolded ... I can't see a lineup better than the one in the mid 70s being possible any time soon, if ever. EDITED: Missed an important piece This is very interesting Schoenfeld —Bogosian Korab — Zadorov Hajt — Pysyk Guevremont — Ristolainen Dudley — Foligno McNab — Grigorenko Spencer — Deslauriers Lorentz — Larsson Luce — Reinhart Gare — Kane Ramsay — Gionta Girgensons Robert — Ennis Perreault — Eichel Martin — some guy we are going to trade Moulson, Gionta and a ton of picks for Edited April 22, 2015 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I just got goosebumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) My expectation is to see the best lineup in Sabres history, shortly. :blink: :blink: Maybe read up on your Sabres history. Specifically teams from the mid 70's. Edited April 22, 2015 by LabattBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Nah JJ is my buddy. We've had civil discussions in the past and I backed him when he went all Florida Panthers on us. The bunnies are only to combat obvious evil. :devil: And there's nothing wrong with wearing a bunny suit...... right? Speaking of which, JJ, are you back to full-time Sabres now? He's waiting to see if we bring Enroth back ;) Of course................. unless Enroth comes to Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 And there's nothing wrong with wearing a bunny suit...... right? Of course................. unless Enroth comes to Florida. Depends on the bunny suit ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Dance Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Depends on the bunny suit ;) Holy Crap! That is one creepy-looking bunny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Yah! Bunny Pics! That bunny looks like it just smoked a little whacky tabaccee, and is needing a chocolate covered carrot. I'd still take a hug from JJ in that bunny out fit :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LGR4GM Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Bunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Bunny. Youre doing it ... right? :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 :blink: :blink: Maybe read up on your Sabres history. Specifically teams from the mid 70's. I could have not said it better myself ... ;) I am convinced that he (she) is another youngster. Possibly born in the mid 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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