That Aud Smell Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) I love that clip. I also love how the still-shot Kelly uses several times has Eichel pictured with that odd, fundamentally "unsound" thing he does with his skates. (NFW the kids are taught to do that -- Eichel just developed it on his own because he's maybe sorta not entirely from this planet.) Edited October 3, 2017 by That Aud Smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 I love that clip. I also love how the still-shot Kelly uses several times has Eichel pictured with that odd, fundamentally "unsound" thing he does with his skates. (NFW the kids are taught to do that -- Eichel just developed it on his own because he's maybe sorta not entirely from this planet.) Weird, I don't see anything out of place with his skating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Weird, I don't see anything out of place with his skating. Not only that, but wasn't there some SportScience analysis of his stride or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 His ankles have a weird uncommon side to side flex as he accelerates or cuts. Gotta use really hollow blades and ligaments really loose but strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Weird, I don't see anything out of place with his skating. Didn't mean to imply otherwise. Not only that, but wasn't there some SportScience analysis of his stride or something? Didn't mean to say anything inconsistent with whatever that is. His ankles have a weird uncommon side to side flex as he accelerates or cuts. Gotta use really hollow blades and ligaments really loose but strong. I don't know enough about skating to know, but I've heard two or three people make comments about he's got some unusual aspect(s) to his technique(s). What I'd heard is consistent with what NB posted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Yeah - I am not seeing how this would hold up a 'financial' negotiation. There is not much to read into here, in my opinion: Based on his production, the Sabres Mngt believe he probably falls in the approximate 9 million a year range. They want to negotiate based on 'what is'. Eichel and his agent, wisely, want to negotiate on what they believe 'will be' - so they are probably asking for 10-11 million a year. The reasons the negotiation has probably been so cordial; is that both sides understand the other sides position. So it is simple - if Jack put up a 0.75 - 0.80 point per game season, AND they fall short of the playoffs, he is a 9 million dollar player. Maybe 8.5. If he averages a point a game - and serves as a winning force getting them into the playoffs, or close to it, then he gets his 10.5 or higher. Both sides feel like they won with the latter outcome - and I am sure both sides will feel like they lost if the former happens. Good post. Didn't mean to imply otherwise. Didn't mean to say anything inconsistent with whatever that is. I don't know enough about skating to know, but I've heard two or three people make comments about he's got some unusual aspect(s) to his technique(s). What I'd heard is consistent with what NB posted above. Definitely. The upright skating style stands out the most to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Definitely. The upright skating style stands out the most to me. And that thing where he seems to rest on each outside edge of his blades. That's not textbook, I don't think. But it's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 And that thing where he seems to rest on each outside edge of his blades. That's not textbook, I don't think. But it's awesome. Yup. I think it's something exceptionally talented skaters are able to do to retain speed while gliding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Per Kathryn Tappen The @BuffaloSabres are about to announce a long term deal with Jack Eichel! How exciting for the future of this franchise! ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Yeahhhhh buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Per Kathryn Tappen The @BuffaloSabres are about to announce a long term deal with Jack Eichel! How exciting for the future of this franchise! BOOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Ahhhhhhhhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 The guy that tells me Sabres stuff says something’s about to happen… Jeremy White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 $10mil x 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Btw for those that don't know she's part of the TSN family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Jeremy White and Tappen both saying they're hearing $10m x 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Wake up from a nap. Something feels... different. Checks SabreSpace. "Sweet baby Gilbert, it's happening." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 noice! right before season starts as was called last month by i forget who, noice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Amazing news. Tangent - prepping for my Fantasy Hockey draft, ESPN has Jack ranked 57th overall. With a projection of 81 GP, 28 G, 38 A, for a whopping 66 points. So he's going to play in 20 more games this year, and score only 9 points in those games. He's below proven stars such as Matthew Tkachuk, and TJ Oshie, to name a few. If that isn't a Buffalo bias I don't know what is. Eichel's ranks have been justified before, but this is pretty bogus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Now stay away from Girgs and Gorges.., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Done deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Amazing news. Tangent - prepping for my Fantasy Hockey draft, ESPN has Jack ranked 57th overall. With a projection of 81 GP, 28 G, 38 A, for a whopping 66 points. So he's going to play in 20 more games this year, and score only 9 points in those games. He's below proven stars such as Matthew Tkachuk, and TJ Oshie, to name a few. If that isn't a Buffalo bias I don't know what is. Eichel's ranks have been justified before, but this is pretty bogus. Well, if it makes you feel better, he went sixth in Sabrespace gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Well, if it makes you feel better, he went sixth in Sabrespace gold. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Well, if it makes you feel better, he went sixth 7th in Sabrespace gold. :ph34r: Pretty sure this thread can close now. :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 :ph34r: Pretty sure this thread can close now. :beer: Oops that was Sabrespace Blue. Forgot I'm in the other league now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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