Iron Crotch Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Neither could Gretzky. Not saying there's any comparison. Just saying, just because he isn't an athlete doesn't mean he's not a hockey player. I agree. Sam Bennett couldn't do a pull up. Kid just played 2 full NHL seasons (63 points) before his 21st birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I agree. Sam Bennett couldn't do a pull up. Kid just played 2 full NHL seasons (63 points) before his 21st birthday. And what happened to his shoulder in the first one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Here is my 11 year old daughter doing some chin ups... (not the best form...) trim.4315E0E1-C5CA-4F45-A7E7-BECBB120C97C.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I need to know. Because I'd draft Ms. Sarama over any guy that can't do a single pull-up. He couldn't do a pull-up at the combine. I really hope we sign a dman somehow really don't want to ice our d as is. Ugh We could have drafted a Dman, and we'd still be icing our D as-is without another move. Neither Liljegren nor Valimaki were playing for us this season. No regrets. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 He could play for USA in World Juniors in Buffalo this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 You remember the Indianapolis Racers at the draft combine well, then? Nah, I remember am interview with the great one. He was commenting on how physically weak he was when he came into the league. Something along the lines of "I scored 92 goals and couldn't do 15 push ups." at the end I could do 92 push ups and couldn't score 15 goals." paraphrased, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 And what happened to his shoulder in the first one? More than likely that's why he couldn't do a pull-up... the shoulder was already messed up. ...Wait, we just drafted a kid with busted shoulders?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Imagine how fat that face will be after the freshman 15! :sick: And he doesn't workout! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) WAIT. HE COULDN'T DO A PULLUP? I am serious. This changes everything. That's what they said in the commentary after they announced the pick. Zero pull ups and a single bench press. I heard it and immediately thought of you. Edited June 24, 2017 by Drunkard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trettioåtta Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 More than likely that's why he couldn't do a pull-up... the shoulder was already messed up. ...Wait, we just drafted a kid with busted shoulders?! I thought that was somewhat confirmed he had a slightly dodge shoulder? Either ours has a dodge shoulder or he is the least athletic first round pick of all time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I need to know. Because I'd draft Ms. Sarama over any guy that can't do a single pull-up. Can't speak to whether she can do that many pullups, but if Fearless Leader states she can would put money on it. You should definitely draft her. Plus, she is MUCH better looking than Middlecity. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 More than likely that's why he couldn't do a pull-up... the shoulder was already messed up. ...Wait, we just drafted a kid with busted shoulders?! This needs to become an SS meme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 That's what they said in the commentary after they announced the pick. Zero pull ups and a single bench. I heard it and immediately thought of you. And he was the worst on the bike! Don't forget that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Here is my 11 year old daughter doing some chin ups... (not the best form...) trim.4315E0E1-C5CA-4F45-A7E7-BECBB120C97C.MOV He couldn't do a pull-up at the combine. We could have drafted a Dman, and we'd still be icing our D as-is without another move. Neither Liljegren nor Valimaki were playing for us this season. :P That's what they said in the commentary after they announced the pick. Zero pull ups and a single bench. I heard it and immediately thought of you. I am in my forties, I'm not athletic at all, and I am damned sure I can do a pull-up. The last time I did one was within the last week. This kid is 18, a professional athlete, and no? Are you kidding me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I did his physical at the combine, he is actually better developed than people think. Wants to play 1-2 years at Minnesota before turning pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Kids these days are soft. They've got bigger muscles on their thumbs. Damn video games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 The one player I didn't want. So of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trettioåtta Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 And he was the worst on the bike! Don't forget that! Is this true? Is he literally the least athletic hockey player of all time? Can he skate? Or will this be the training camp reveal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Whatever. Maybe the Sabres can trade him to themselves for Evander Kane. That should satisfy 90% of the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Are we worried at all about him choosing FA? Or that we drafted a kid outta high school at #8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I love angry Eleven!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I can't believe we just drafted a fast highly skilled high school kid from Minn 8th overall. It's like we are trying to relive Phil Housley or something. I actually love this pick. He is Jack Eichelish. Speed, Speed and more Speed. He'll play one year at Minn, they'll get him in the weight room and he and Nylander will join the Sabres in 2018-19. We now have our top 6 for the long-term. Now use the 2 2nd rd picks on a D (maybe Henri falls to us) and maybe a G and we can all go home happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Next year's Sabrespace meetup: pull-up competition to determine the most NHL-ready Sabrespacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Are we worried at all about him choosing FA? Or that we drafted a kid outta high school at #8? PULL-UPSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Is this true? Is he literally the least athletic hockey player of all time? Can he skate? Or will this be the training camp reveal He's a great skater. Speed, acceleration, agility. Are we worried at all about him choosing FA? Or that we drafted a kid outta high school at #8? Congratulations, you are the 2nd person to express wonder at this. I think I'm going to keep a running tally :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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