eball Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I've always felt like the explosion of lacrosse has helped hockey more than anything because the skill sets and game play between the two are so similar. That makes some sense; also, lacrosse is another "expensive" sport in terms of equipment, etc. I've always opined that the primary reason why soccer is the "world's game" is because all you need is a ball (loosely defined) and a patch of land -- economics are irrelevant. You're not going to find very many kids from poor families playing hockey and lacrosse. They're playing basketball and soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 That makes some sense; also, lacrosse is another "expensive" sport in terms of equipment, etc. I've always opined that the primary reason why soccer is the "world's game" is because all you need is a ball (loosely defined) and a patch of land -- economics are irrelevant. You're not going to find very many kids from poor families playing hockey and lacrosse. They're playing basketball and soccer. Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 Jack Eichel visits Cup Final (3:16) NHL Network follows Jack Eichel during the top prospect visit to the Stanley Cup Final in Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Jack Eichel visits Cup Final (3:16) That was great. This kid is going to be the King of Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) @BuffaloSabres NEWS: #Sabres announce 2015 preseason schedule: http://goo.gl/GcIKcm Opponents: @mnwild, @Senators, @MapleLeafs, @BlueJacketsNHL. 6-16: KRIS BAKER TALKS NHL DRAFT WITH SCHOPP AND THE BULLDOG ON WGR (21:06) Edited June 16, 2015 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 6/15/15: JACK EICHEL ON THE DANNY PICARD SHOW 1:02:43 An extensive interview with Eichel on a Boston Radio Podcast. The Eichel segment begins at 3:45 in and ends at 39:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 6/15/15: JACK EICHEL ON THE DANNY PICARD SHOW 1:02:43 An extensive interview with Eichel on a Boston Radio Podcast. The Eichel segment begins at 3:45 in and ends at 39:30 Just want to thank you, 26, for the stellar Eichel coverage. It's been greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Just want to thank you, 26, for the stellar Eichel coverage. It's been greatly appreciated. You're quite welcome Chevy. It'll be great to see a true superstar wearing Sabres' Blue and Gold again! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 You're quite welcome Chevy. It'll be great to see a true superstar wearing Sabres' Blue and Gold again! Can't wait! Me either. Let's move up the draft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Me either. Let's move up the draft! Get Bettman on the phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 You're quite welcome Chevy. It'll be great to see a true superstar wearing Sabres' Blue and Gold again! Can't wait! And how... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 @DaveDavisHockey Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma will be meeting with the media tomorrow morning to discuss the upcoming draft. @lukefoxjukebox Dan Bylsma used Sidney Crosby to school Jack Eichel. (And Eichel puts deadline on decision): http://bit.ly/1LfHeOh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Decision on Buffalo or BU by June 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Decision on Buffalo or BU by June 30. I think it's already made. A kid ballsy enough to hand Don Cherry a USA Hockey Sweater live on Hockey Night in Cabada isn't going back to college. He's ready for prime time now and it going to be one helluva ride for fans of the Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 This will be the 1st opportunity to see Eichel on the ice with the Blue and Gold. @BuffaloSabres NEWS: #SabresDevCamp set for July 6-12; "Blue & Gold" scrimmage on Friday, July 10. Details: http://goo.gl/nU7Mk3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Decision on Buffalo or BU by June 30. I don't think he gives a 4 day window if he isn't reasonably comfortable he will get the deal he wants in Buffalo and his mind is made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I don't think he gives a 4 day window if he isn't reasonably comfortable he will get the deal he wants in Buffalo and his mind is made up. It's not the deal that's an issue. It's whether or not he's guaranteed an NHL roster spot. That is the only issue. If GMTM and CDB tell him he might play some in Rochester, then he's going back to college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 It's not the deal that's an issue. It's whether or not he's guaranteed an NHL roster spot. That is the only issue. If GMTM and CDB tell him he might play some in Rochester, then he's going back to college. Which would fit quite nicely with how things go for Buffalo teams lol Meanwhile, McDavid wins rookie of the year, etc...etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Eichel will be in the NHL playing for the Sabres this October. Eichel has not said if he will return to Boston University for his sophomore season. Murray said, based on Eichel's interview, it does not seem like he would. "If you believe you're the best guy in the draft, and you can't wait to prove it, the NHL is where you go to prove it," Murray said. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=770032 Edited June 18, 2015 by BillsFanNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 It's not the deal that's an issue. It's whether or not he's guaranteed an NHL roster spot. That is the only issue. If GMTM and CDB tell him he might play some in Rochester, then he's going back to college. And no matter how obvious it is that you're going to turn pro, it's still better to wait until you're actually drafted and are able to sign that contract. What if something screwy happens in the next couple days that hurt his draft status. If he has already said he's leaving school, that limits his ability to go back to the NCAA/BU. Don't burn any bridges until you've actually crossed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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