SDS Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 2 hours ago, spndnchz said: Duds Dudley old school. Roy new school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 9 hours ago, PASabreFan said: I find this news weird and somewhat troubling. What does it say if a number means that much to a player? Is Eichel the jello-brainiest Sabre since "Zen master" Millsie? I keep thinking the franchise has bottomed out. You’re trying too hard with this one. And why $49 for showing up with a #15 jersey? That’s a random amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 3 hours ago, SDS said: Dudley old school. Roy new school. I have a signed Roy goat head. I’d never switch those. Same for a signed Eichel #15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 I have a Gary Galley goathead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 25 minutes ago, shrader said: You’re trying too hard with this one. And why $49 for showing up with a #15 jersey? That’s a random amount. What's Eichel saying here? He's not happy with how he's played as 15? He'll play better as 9? I find it all pretty weird.Thinking even harder: Eichel had to steal a little thunder from 26? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickompositör72 Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 49 minutes ago, PASabreFan said: Thinking even harder: You should've stopped when it started hurting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 39 minutes ago, PASabreFan said: What's Eichel saying here? He's not happy with how he's played as 15? He'll play better as 9? I find it all pretty weird.Thinking even harder: Eichel had to steal a little thunder from 26? Maybe he just wanted 9 and now it’s available? I’m sure he’s not happy with the overall results with the team while he’s worn 15. I’m certain he’ll play better as 9(only because he’s one year wiser). It may be wierd to you, but that’s ok(neither you or I are in Jack’s shoes). Thinking even harder than harder: Eichel took a number he’s always wanted and assumed 26 had the maturity to not assume that it was a slight. Good theory though. Keep at those deep thoughts. They’re handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 Jack's comments on it could definitely be construed in an alarming way, but it's hard to actually believe that wasn't just his best attempt at answering a question someone asked him with more than a boring "I like this number, now it's available, who cares." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickompositör72 Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: Jack's comments on it could definitely be construed in an alarming way, but it's hard to actually believe that wasn't just his best attempt at answering a question someone asked him with more than a boring "I like this number, now it's available, who cares." And the fact is- as nice as it is to have some polished, always-says-the-right-thing-on-camera guy, Jack is not that. But he is genuine. That's what people will notice, and that's what makes a leader people can get behind. There will be more gaffes and cringe-worthy moments, but at the end of the day, there won't be any loss of "passion for the game" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 Quintuple bonus if anyone has an Eichel #15 turd jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Ogre said: Maybe he just wanted 9 and now it’s available? I’m sure he’s not happy with the overall results with the team while he’s worn 15. I’m certain he’ll play better as 9(only because he’s one year wiser). It may be wierd to you, but that’s ok(neither you or I are in Jack’s shoes). Thinking even harder than harder: Eichel took a number he’s always wanted and assumed 26 had the maturity to not assume that it was a slight. Good theory though. Keep at those deep thoughts. They’re handy. Jack Handy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 If you think it's odd or alarming for a player to care about a number, then you haven't played enough sports. Not saying everyone in sports is focused on numbers, but on every team that I've been involved with, there was lots of number-loving going on. Guys had favorite numbers, lucky numbers, sentimental numbers, etc, and would be disappointed to not get the one(s) they wanted. Nine, in particular, has always been a popular number, for some reason. In high school, when a guy on a team who wore 9 graduated, it was always snatched up first the next season. In short, it's totally normal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sabel79 Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 I would have to imagine that the total lack of photos from the front indicates a big ol' "C" on his shoulder. It's all too cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 31 minutes ago, Sabel79 said: I would have to imagine that the total lack of photos from the front indicates a big ol' "C" on his shoulder. It's all too cute. You could be right, but they also might just be solely showing off the new number, which would be invisible from a front shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 12 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: You could be right, but they also might just be solely showing off the new number, which would be invisible from a front shot. There would be a 9 on the front also, but you could very well be right too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 12 hours ago, PASabreFan said: What's Eichel saying here? He's not happy with how he's played as 15? He'll play better as 9? I find it all pretty weird.Thinking even harder: Eichel had to steal a little thunder from 26? You should take the easy route. He’s annoyed at the fans so he wants to screw over as many as possible. Basically he’s trolling he people of buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, PASabreFan said: What's Eichel saying here? He's not happy with how he's played as 15? He'll play better as 9? I find it all pretty weird.Thinking even harder: Eichel had to steal a little thunder from 26? Stop thinking so hard. There isn't some mysterious conspiracy behind every action. 9 is available. He likes it better. Here's your answer: Jack is just a Beatles fan. Edited July 8, 2018 by Doohickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 Professional sports players are cerebral types. What's going on in their heads is as important as what's going on with their bodies. If Eichel feels more comfortable in 9 he should take it. Some players have other ways they feel comfortable and don't care about a number, but they absolutely have something you'd find equally silly if they were entirely open books. If walking into the locker room and seeing #9 Eichel in his locker makes any difference for Eichel I've got absolutely no problem with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 3 hours ago, SDS said: Maybe it's just me, but I can't seem to click on any of the twitter links people post here. When I select it, the dialogue just disappears. I had the same issue on TSW, but always supposed it was just because I wasn't a member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 12 hours ago, Randall Flagg said: Jack's comments on it could definitely be construed in an alarming way, but it's hard to actually believe that wasn't just his best attempt at answering a question someone asked him with more than a boring "I like this number, now it's available, who cares." I think I missed the comments. I saw a statement where he said the number nine is a big part of who he is as a person, in addition to as an athlete. Again, odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, WildCard said: Maybe it's just me, but I can't seem to click on any of the twitter links people post here. When I select it, the dialogue just disappears. I had the same issue on TSW, but always supposed it was just because I wasn't a member Works okay for me. 1 minute ago, PASabreFan said: I think I missed the comments. I saw a statement where he said the number nine is a big part of who he is as a person, in addition to as an athlete. Again, odd. Odd to you maybe. I'm struggling to understand why you think so. I think you're overanalyzing. Edited July 8, 2018 by Doohickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 28 minutes ago, WildCard said: Maybe it's just me, but I can't seem to click on any of the twitter links people post here. When I select it, the dialogue just disappears. I had the same issue on TSW, but always supposed it was just because I wasn't a member No one has ever complained about his to me. And trust me - I would have heard it from over there if this was a wide spread issue. I don’t know what you mean when you say the “dialogue just disappears”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 30 minutes ago, PASabreFan said: I think I missed the comments. I saw a statement where he said the number nine is a big part of who he is as a person, in addition to as an athlete. Again, odd. That's what I'm talking about I think. I read that before it was even discussed here and thought "he sure didn't try too hard with that platitude." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 43 minutes ago, PASabreFan said: I think I missed the comments. I saw a statement where he said the number nine is a big part of who he is as a person, in addition to as an athlete. Again, odd. It is odd. But I suspect high end professional athletes are an odd sort in general. so, no alarm bells here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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