bob_sauve28 Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I just see greatness all over this kid. I don't really care if at 18 he isn't leading the league or even the Sabre in scoring, he's got 15 more years or so to do that. I think he looks amazing out there. When it all comes together for him, which it eventually will, he will be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'm glad you see that, hope you're right, ill hold total judgement until he has better linemates, but he has regressed over the season and I'm not seeing his take over ability at this point in time. Also any reason why Kane is taking faceoffs and not eichel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I just see talent all over this kid. I don't really care if at 18 he isn't leading the league or even the Sabre in scoring, he's got 15 more years or so to do that. I think he looks amazing out there. When it all comes together for him, which it eventually will, he will be great. Yes Yes Definitely not Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Definitely not Yes the way he handles the puck, finds open areas, shoots and his speed. I think he's amazing now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Seems like Jack might have used a bit more seasoning but he'll get it. He was just 18 not too long ago and it's a big adjustment from college to NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I just see greatness all over this kid. I don't really care if at 18 he isn't leading the league or even the Sabre in scoring, he's got 15 more years or so to do that. I think he looks amazing out there. When it all comes together for him, which it eventually will, he will be great. Yep. The 19 year old version is pretty good. The Sabres 2nd or 3rd best forward. Liked his game the past 2 games after a bit of a slump. Looking forward to watching him improve over the next 2-3 years and take it to another level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverPowerYou Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 How many of you can do what he has done when you were 18? Ok now stop talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 the way he handles the puck, finds open areas, shoots and his speed. I think he's amazing now Semantics. Does he look amazing? Probably not. Does he do amazing things multiple times every game? To my eyes, yes. It's a glass half full situation and too many are not giving him credit for remarkable plays the likes of which we have rarely seen here, like almost scoring directly off a faceoff with 1.something seconds left. Three times a game he makes uncanny passes to set up teammates. It's not his fault they're all wearing oven mitts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 How many of you can do what he has done when you were 18? Ok now stop talkingI can drink better than Jack, I'll guarantee you that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 How many of you can do what he has done when you were 18? Ok now stop talking Board over, guys. None of us can play hockey at the NHL level so we gotta stop talking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 How many of you can do what he has done when you were 18? Ok now stop talking I couldn't do what John Scott has done when I was 18. Your point is invalid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) How many of you can do what he has done when you were 18? Ok now stop talkingOne, to be deservedly respectful to you, I understand your point and think it's s great guiding principal for a life well lived. Two, we'd lose half the Internet if we couldn't sit here in our chairs and comment on others. Have you seen me in the politics thread?! On to Jack. I'd be disappointed if I bought into some of the "he reminds me of Lemieux" talk I heard nationally after three or four games. I didn't. I'm not. Interestingly, Samson's ahead of any curve I imagined for him if Jack's slightly behind his. This is bigger news for the Sabres. Skills are awesome. 82 game pace seems a grind. Consistency's not there, but it's not anywhere on this team not numbered 90 or 55. I think the mini break will help. Edited December 21, 2015 by N'eo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Jack Eichel the hockey talent is scintillating. Every game, even his bad games, there's a flash. Jack Eichel the hockey player needs more work than I thought he would. He could also use some help, which I don't think Bylsma is giving him enough of. No, I'm not worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 The kid has talent, but he needs to learn that he can't do in the NHL what he could playing against kids. Last game he really stinked up that Powerplay in OT trying to be to cute instead of passing the puck around. I believe he lost the puck 4xtimes, but its also on the vets on that PP, if you see him stink it up 2x times , 3rd time I would say you kid I'm carrying it into the zone this time. Its a learning curve for the kid, but he should have picked it up by now like Samson has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Its a learning curve for the kid, but he should have picked it up by now like Samson has.Samson had those ten games last year to experience the league and then go and think about it and do what he had to do to prepare. He also has a solid family background in the league which must be of incalculable value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) Jack Eichel the hockey talent is scintillating. Every game, even his bad games, there's a flash. Jack Eichel the hockey player needs more work than I thought he would. He could also use some help, which I don't think Bylsma is giving him enough of. No, I'm not worried. This, mostly. I love Jack Eichel. He is so talented he is going to score more than 20 goals despite the fact the game is often moving too fast for him right now. He can't do things he is used to doing and he isn't the go-to guy he is used to being. He's frustrated by it, and sometimes it shows. It's adversity but I think he is a competitor and I think he will be better for it in the long run. It's nobody's fault, it's just part of the learning process. He isn't playing as well as his talent would suggest but that is OK because he is just 19. Your Buffalo Sabres aren't winning as much as their talent would suggest, but that is OK because they are just 30 games removed from being the worst team in hockey. And like your Buffalo Sabres, Jack Eichel will be much more than just fine. Edited December 20, 2015 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 This, mostly. I love Jack Eichel. He is so talented he is going to score more than 20 goals despite the fact the game is often moving too fast for him right now. He can't do things he is used to doing and he isn't the go-to guy he is used to being. He's frustrated by it, and sometimes it shows. It's adversity but I think he is a competitor and I think he will be better for it in the long run. It's nobody's fault, it's just part of the learning process. He isn't playing as well as his talent would suggest but that is OK because he is just 19. Your Buffalo Sabres aren't winning as much as their talent would suggest, but that is OK because they are just 30 games removed from being the worst team in hockey. And like your Buffalo Sabres, Jack Eichel will be much more than just fine. We are only 6 points out of a playoff spot, we got them right were we want them to be. This is a new team learning a new system, with two rookies who have consistency issues (Reinhart been solid last couple of weeks though). If they can click in January we could find us in the playoff race pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I just see greatness all over this kid. I don't really care if at 18 he isn't leading the league or even the Sabre in scoring, he's got 15 more years or so to do that. I think he looks amazing out there. When it all comes together for him, which it eventually will, he will be great. Kind of a weird homeresque rose colored glasses topic... Jack has a lot of talent and so did SRhino last year, Jack just needs to keep playing and spend an off season reevaluating his game to work on his weaknesses. Weakenesses include when and when not to keep carrying the puck, physicality and determination in the corners, body check throwing and chemistry with his linemates. PS he is getting better in all these areas imo, but they are not yet instinctively. So is he talented yes, but is he still a work in progress you betcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I like the title of this thread as an opponent against the pithier JACK EICHEL WILL BE FINE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH JACK EICHEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BUFFALO SABRES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I like the title of this thread as an opponent against the pithier JACK EICHEL WILL BE FINE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH JACK EICHEL How bout "Educating Jack" or "Jack is Wack" or for next year "New Jack City..." Or next year's title "Jack is Back and Bad" .., I could go on... but really ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 The 10 inch Jack Eichel plush doll is sold out on nhl.com. There is nothing wrong with wanting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 The 10 inch Jack Eichel plush doll is sold out on nhl.com. There is nothing wrong with wanting one. I had to read that twice. And still all I think of is that song by Aerosmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Lol sitting in xray waiting for patients and those those last two posts made my night... TY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I had to read that twice. And still all I think of is that song by Aerosmith. Love in an elevator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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