K-9 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 @TSNHockey @TSNDaveHodge has his thumbs up to Jack Eichel, who impressed at the weekend #NHLCombine in Buffalo. http://www.tsn.ca/1.302712 Can't believe some of the comments below the article. Talk about taking a comment out of context! Canadians are very defensive about their hockey, both the game and the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 @BNHarrington Quick post: Eichel says Buffalo fans a factor in decision to turn pro vs. staying in school. #Sabres http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2015/06/08/eichel-buffalo-fans-a-factor-in-potential-decision-to-turn-pro-after-nhl-draft/ @NHL The 2015 #NHLDraft top prospects will get a taste of the #StanleyCup Final tonight. I'm sure this has been discussed as much as the legality of the Pegulas owning both the Bills and the Sabres, but it's missed me. What exactly happens if Eichel decides to stay in school? Does that choice come after the draft or do these guys declare like in football? If drafted and he goes back to school, would the Sabres retain his rights? As a Buffalo/Mets fan I am conditioned to always consider the worst possible scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Can't believe some of the comments below the article. Talk about taking a comment out of context! Canadians are very defensive about their hockey, both the game and the players. View the comments section of any Internet article, regardless of subject, at your own peril. They should be preceded by PSA warnings on the risk of losing IQ points if read too frequently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'm sure this has been discussed as much as the legality of the Pegulas owning both the Bills and the Sabres, but it's missed me. What exactly happens if Eichel decides to stay in school? Does that choice come after the draft or do these guys declare like in football? If drafted and he goes back to school, would the Sabres retain his rights? As a Buffalo/Mets fan I am conditioned to always consider the worst possible scenario. No one opts into the NHL draft. Once they hit the required age, they are eligible to be drafted. If you take a college player, you have their rights for essentially 4 years. They can go back to school but that changes nothing. The Sabres currently have several previously drafted players who are playing college hockey and still will next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'm sure this has been discussed as much as the legality of the Pegulas owning both the Bills and the Sabres, but it's missed me. What exactly happens if Eichel decides to stay in school? Does that choice come after the draft or do these guys declare like in football? If drafted and he goes back to school, would the Sabres retain his rights? As a Buffalo/Mets fan I am conditioned to always consider the worst possible scenario. Draft eligibility for NHL prospects is determined by age and teams hold the player's rights regardless of whether they immediately come to the NHL or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 View the comments section of any Internet article, regardless of subject, at your own peril. They should be preceded by PSA warnings on the risk of losing IQ points if read too frequently... Sound advice to be sure. I just couldn't take my eyes of the train wreck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 @BuffaloSabres 100+ prospects & all 30 @NHL teams were in Buffalo last week for the #NHLCombine. @duffersabres' video recap: http://goo.gl/U4kkDt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 That's actually pretty good for an 18 year old hockey player. Not really my son when he was16 benched 360 lbs and could do 23 pull-ups at 165 lbs. My oldest son at 18 could bench around the same and do 14 pullups. At 195 lbs.Both could bench 200 lbs 12 times. Wrestlers are a little tougher though.We had twins in South Park High back in the day ,that were trying out for the Olympics in gymnastics. The one did 77 pull-ups and the gym teacher had him quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Not really my son when he was16 benched 360 lbs and could do 23 pull-ups at 165 lbs. My oldest son at 18 could bench around the same and do 14 pullups. At 195 lbs.Both could bench 200 lbs 12 times. Wrestlers are a little tougher though.We had twins in South Park High back in the day ,that were trying out for the Olympics in gymnastics. The one did 77 pull-ups and the gym teacher had him quit. He said "hockey player" - not wrestler. Sam Bennett (third pick last year) couldn't do a single pullup. I remember those South Park twins. I think one had a heartbreaking story at the Olympic tryouts. Something like he was definitely in and then broke a bone or something on his last jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Not really my son when he was16 benched 360 lbs and could do 23 pull-ups at 165 lbs. My oldest son at 18 could bench around the same and do 14 pullups. At 195 lbs.Both could bench 200 lbs 12 times. If a hockey player had the shoulders necessary to lift like that he'd be hard pressed to swing a stick, make a pass have the balance to change directions fluidly! I'd me more interested in seeing what they could do with leg presses, as their lower body strength tends to be much more advanced than their upper body... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 If a hockey player had the shoulders necessary to lift like that he'd be hard pressed to swing a stick, make a pass have the balance to change directions fluidly! I'd me more interested in seeing what they could do with leg presses, as their lower body strength tends to be much more advanced than their upper body... The French fight with their feet,,,run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hockey Central: Eichel says he'll be better than McDavid (5:09) The Hockey Central at Noon panel debates the merits of the NHL Combine, and the fact that Jack Eichel is confident that he'll be better than Connor McDavid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) @NHLonNBCSports We'll be seeing A LOT of these two in the near future! #StanleyCup NBC Sports: Jack Eichel's pro decision to be made after draft (3:12) Top Draft Prospects, Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid, join Liam McHugh and Bob McKenzie to talk about the pressure of being labaled "saviors", being linked as rivals, and Eichel's pro decision. Edited June 9, 2015 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 @BNHarrington How about intermission reading? My full Jack Eichel column from Chicago, feeling the embrace of WNY. #Sabres http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2015/06/08/eichel-feels-the-embrace-of-western-new-york/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I know Eichel is saying all the right things about waiting to make a decision, but does anyone believe he'll go back to school? He already knows and has worked with Bylsma, has been around Buffalo a bunch and talked about how crazy (in a good way) the fans are, he sees the type of organization they have with all of this young talent... I just think it's a foregone conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChevyVanMiller Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Didn't realize until I looked at these pics that Eichel is a lefty, but he shoots righty, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I know Eichel is saying all the right things about waiting to make a decision, but does anyone believe he'll go back to school? He already knows and has worked with Bylsma, has been around Buffalo a bunch and talked about how crazy (in a good way) the fans are, he sees the type of organization they have with all of this young talent... I just think it's a foregone conclusion. I don't disagree, but it's also not like all of that won't still be there if he stays in school another year to win the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I don't disagree, but it's also not like all of that won't still be there if he stays in school another year to win the title. I don't think an NCAA title means as much to Eichel as some might think it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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