Bart Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Just wondering if Jack is playing injured? He hasn’t been taking over games like he has in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 He better be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, SwampD said: He better be. Interestingly, as bad as he & Hall have each looked this season, they both are scoring at a PPG pace. If either (or better yet, both) start rolling, they could be in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Eichel is a notorious slow starter, nah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Taro T said: Interestingly, as bad as he & Hall have each looked this season, they both are scoring at a PPG pace. If either (or better yet, both) start rolling, they could be in good shape. That lazy icing in OT, though. That was,… a head scratcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Maybe he is ... or maybe ... he IS This I honestly doubt but, I also wonder if he subconsciously (key word) thinks since Hall and Staal are on the team, he doesn’t have to go at 100% for every shift. I think he’s dinged up a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Naughton Jr Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 As soon as he cuts that mop on top of his head all will be fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABRES 0311 Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, Cal Naughton Jr said: As soon as he cuts that mop on top of his head all will be fine He’s less aerodynamic. The weight of his hair throws off his shooting accuracy too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 He don't look right. Hope it's that and not that he don't GAF no more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABRES 0311 Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 18 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: He don't look right. Hope it's that and not that he don't GAF no more. Not saying it’s impossible that Eichel doesn’t GAF anymore. But we do seem to have better goaltending and the bottom six is better than it’s been in a while. Seems there’s reason for him to be motivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 There is no doubt that something is bothering him. He seems to have a lot of trouble accepting passes and stick handling. It does not seem to effect his shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 45 minutes ago, tom webster said: There is no doubt that something is bothering him. He seems to have a lot of trouble accepting passes and stick handling. It does not seem to effect his shot. Maybe that puck to the face wakes him up... old German cureall😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, tom webster said: There is no doubt that something is bothering him. He seems to have a lot of trouble accepting passes and stick handling. It does not seem to effect his shot. That 2nd Rags game, when he was in tight on Georgiev but had Olofsson wide open on the other side of the crease he tucked a weak backhand attempt at 5 hole into his pads but would normally have had another assist w/ the difficult pass across to Victor. That he didn't make the pass was another indication that shoulder is still bothering him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Forecheck Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 The teams who were not part of the bubble playoffs during the summer are behind the other teams. They will be not be smooth operating teams immediately, rust needs to wear off. Give it time and you'll see it come back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 It's the NHL. Everybody plays hurt. Eich and Hall are both fine. They will soon be better than fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 No doubt about it, we won't know the extent of it but he's definitely hampered by something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 How is it that Josh Allen feels like one of us, yet Eichel doesn’t seem to have that same connection with the community. If the Sabres miss the playoffs again, and it is certainly trending that way, if Eichel doesn’t tap out, then maybe the Sabres need to be the ones to initiate the move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Eichel's skating looks off. I can't put my finger on it, but his balance when passing just looks different and appears to be affecting his accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Is it time for a Monty Python Meme? I think so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 50 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: How is it that Josh Allen feels like one of us, yet Eichel doesn’t seem to have that same connection with the community. If the Sabres miss the playoffs again, and it is certainly trending that way, if Eichel doesn’t tap out, then maybe the Sabres need to be the ones to initiate the move. Allen has said and done all the right things and backed it up with his play on the field. Buffalo, and it's fans in general have been desperate for some winning. Allen and the Bills have filled a huge hole with their play the last few seasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Marvin, Sabres Fan said: Eichel's skating looks off. I can't put my finger on it, but his balance when passing just looks different and appears to be affecting his accuracy. Would be very interested to know what the shoulder injury he sustained when training is. He still seems to have the same power he used to, but his passing and shot accuracy are still off. So, guessing it's his right shoulder that he messed up. (Being a right handed shot, the left arm provides the power; the right the accuracy.) What injury could he play through but still cause issues 4 weeks later? Guessing it was a dislocation. Any of our internet experts, or even better, our real experts have any thoughts on it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 22 hours ago, Bart said: Just wondering if Jack is playing injured? He hasn’t been taking over games like he has in the past. He got smacked in the mouth yesterday and was off for repairs for a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 4 hours ago, LabattBlue said: How is it that Josh Allen feels like one of us, yet Eichel doesn’t seem to have that same connection with the community. If the Sabres miss the playoffs again, and it is certainly trending that way, if Eichel doesn’t tap out, then maybe the Sabres need to be the ones to initiate the move. Give me a Tkachuk, the prior years first round pick, the same year’s first round pick, a top nine center, and a top four defenseman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Maybe he's just tired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Maybe he lost his love of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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