Thorny Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I'm not referring to the slap shot competition. So one single go around of 4 target accuracy shooting where ROR went 4/4 is a strong component of the argument here? Common, Meng! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 So one single go around of 4 target accuracy shooting where ROR went 4/4 is a strong component of the argument here? Common, Meng! It's nothing with enough weight that I'd care to spend a night arguing about it online over, I'll give you that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 It's nothing with enough weight that I'd care to spend a night arguing about it online over, I'll give you that. I couldn't either, Jays game is on. But I'm reasonably confident that an evening spent arguing online with We've would be a fulfilling and rewarding experience, so I'll be sure to force you into one another time. :p I'm not referring to the slap shot competition. And LOL at being called a contrarian one post after labeling Jack as the best since one of the top 3 players in team history. I didn't call you that. Said it was a contrarian opinion. Which is a reasonable statement given you've already acknowledged that in your view there's a "concept" being formed. A concept that prevelant would by definition make arguments against it contrarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I couldn't either, Jays game is on. But I'm reasonably confident that an evening spent arguing online with We've would be a fulfilling and rewarding experience, so I'll be sure to force you into one another time. :P I didn't call you that. Said it was a contrarian opinion. Which is a reasonable statement given you've already acknowledged that in your view there's a "concept" being formed. A concept that prevelant would by definition make arguments against it contrarian. Ha! I didn't say *you* were stupid. I said what you *said* was stupid. No sweat, Holmes. Not even a touch offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) All I am saying is, a top 5 shot in the league doesn't end up middle of the pack on his team in a shooting competition. None of those guys, were taking that contest, seriously. Edited August 15, 2017 by pi2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 None of those guys, were taking that contest, seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JujuFish Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 If we do wrap up Eichel for 8 years, I might finally be inspired to buy a jersey. I hate the idea of buying a jersey only for that player to leave the team a few years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 No, Money Down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) No, Money Down! So you don't work on contingency? (edit: also, that's what Eichel's agent is saying.) Edited August 16, 2017 by DarthEbriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7+6=13 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Showed up on my youtube feed, well done :D I counted 9 goals in that video that another Sabre was involved in assisting Eichel. I'd expect that type of output to double with this years lineup and I think it adds up to a monster year for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsif Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) Sometimes I can't believe the quickness of Jack's shot release....... Looks like the puck is on his stick for a millisecond, and then it's in the back of the net. Opposing goaltenders are unprepared for that quickness. Quickness (not speed) with accuracy make his shot what it is............. That and his ability to finish. Edited August 16, 2017 by hsif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresparaavida Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Just get the contract done already JBOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) Didn't Jack fare poorly in the shooting drills for the team skills competition? Or at least not nearly as well as expected given his hype? IIRC, Jack has spent those competitions goofing around and not trying his hardest. Also, I'd much rather my player be able to put in those roof jobs against countless teams like Jack has done, than be able to shoot hard with nobody on them and all the time in the world to set up. In that sense, while fun to watch, skill competitions are meaningless. Watch the goal Jack scores versus the Coyotes in Arizona this past year - not only is the whole rush beautiful, but he adjusted his body in stride while skating hard to keep the guys behind him far away, to open a shooting lane between the defender's legs (which wasn't a fluke, he's done that on several occasions intentionally, including a nice assist to Reinhart the season before) which he used to go bar-down and beat the goalie glove side from near the top of the circle. IDGAF how hard ROR shoots in a skill competition. He can't do that. Very, very few NHL players can do that. https://youtu.be/-UXECVQJUG8?t=17 Edited August 16, 2017 by Randall Flagg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Few players can take that one time shot on the PP that Jack does. I'm thinking about the last meetup game against Toronto later in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Few players can take that one time shot on the PP that Jack does. I'm thinking about the last meetup game against Toronto later in the season. ask and you shall receive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Adda boy Liger! Shot sequence starts around 3:05. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 If we do wrap up Eichel for 8 years, I might finally be inspired to buy a jersey. I hate the idea of buying a jersey only for that player to leave the team a few years later. Seems like a sound decision as a Buffalo sports fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Can we just talk for a second about how jack takes that pass from Lehner? He, in stride, takes the puck and just takes a touch to control it as he turns and enters the zone. What a freaking play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Leon gets 8 x 8.5. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/free-agency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Leon gets 8 x 8.5. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/free-agency I'm amazed he signed before Jack. Seems about right for him thogh The Oilers have (8.5+12.5) = $21M tied into two players, or 28% of their cap tied up into two players. IIRC, when I did this last time the Hawks had about 29% tied up in Toews and Kane when they signed their deals. There's one major difference though: the Oilers 28% is in their prime. The Hawks was just coming out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I'm amazed he signed before Jack. Seems about right for him thogh The Oilers have (8.5+12.5) = $21M tied into two players, or 28% of their cap tied up into two players. IIRC, when I did this last time the Hawks had about 29% tied up in Toews and Kane when they signed their deals. There's one major difference though: the Oilers 28% is in their prime. The Hawks was just coming out of it Welcome to the new NHL :flirt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I'm genuinely unclear on how this affects Eichel, if at all. I'd thought Draisitl (sp) would get more. But maybe that % of cap hit referenced above was a driver. I just want 15 signed at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Welcome to the new NHL :flirt: Yup. And it's a much smarter way of doing business I'm genuinely unclear on how this affects Eichel, if at all. I'd thought Draisitl (sp) would get more. But maybe that % of cap hit referenced above was a driver. I just want 15 signed at this point. I think it helps us with him getting signed faster, but at the end of the day I think the number is still $10M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I could see 9.5 for Jack now. Idk will be funn to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I'm now expecting a weird AAV number like $9.625 (that'd be 8 years, $77M). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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