I sense a pissing contest is about to begin..

I sense a pissing contest is about to begin..
- mhp

One that's already occurred on more than one occasion.

I think Eichel scores 40 goals and takes the C after this year.

It amuses me how he is getting dissed around the league by many.

McDavid is ranked #9 in the Hockey News top 50, and Eichel isn't listed.

Considering Eichel scored similar to Stamkos and JT his rookie year, how he isn't a top 50 player is unreal
- sbroads24

Canadian Bias

you posted that goal scoring is down

several people disagree with me that special teams matter


part of your quote was used to help prove my point, nothing more
nothing less
- homiedclown

When you say they dont matter, you mean to the outcome of the game, total goals per game, or to an individuals stats?

One that's already occurred on more than one occasion.
- HonkFortheGoose

true

As long as ROR is here, Eichel won't wear the C

I'm not pissing at all.

I'm not pissing at all.
- Der Kaiser

I genuinely feel bad for Evander Kane. He needs to work with a therapist that can help him manage his emotions better. He clearly has unresolved issues that interfere with his ability to reach his full potential.
- TheUltimateJet

i feel like this is making excuses for him, he no longer has the benefit of the doubt. hes not a troubled soul, hes an immature jackass. that being said, i love his game, just wish his shooting percentage was higher, at least wish he would stop rimming shots around the boards when he misses the net. i have no expectations that he will find jebus, ill gladly take 20+ goals on one of the middle 6 wings as long as he limits his random acts of stupidity.

Anyone else find it odd that Risto still isn't signed?

I'm not pissing at all.
- Der Kaiser

Might want to get that checked out.

As long as ROR is here, Eichel won't wear the C
- SABRES 89

That's my thought process as well. Not that it's a bad thing I would just rather have Eichel concentrate on scoring goals. Give Eichel the A and be done with it. He's 19. Plenty of time to be captain at 26.

Might want to get that checked out.
- HonkFortheGoose

I like the way you managed that.

a focused kane is fine for this team

he needs to be focused and consistent

on and off the ice
- homiedclown

So he needs to be consistently focused on harassing women off the ice? HI-OH!

Anyone else find it odd that Risto still isn't signed?
- HonkFortheGoose

bad on his agent

if he gets hurt at this tourny, could cost him some coin

Anyone else find it odd that Risto still isn't signed?
- HonkFortheGoose

He said he wasn't going to sign until after the World Cup last week, maybe 2 weeks ago?

bad on his agent

if he gets hurt at this tourny, could cost him some coin
- homiedclown

Any possibility that Murray hasn't signed him yet for that same reason?

Linda Cohn SportsCenter anchor

When I asked Team USA coach John Tortorella about Kaepernick protest he told me "If any of my players sit on the bench for the national anthem, they will sit there the rest of the game."

Any possibility that Murray hasn't signed him yet for that same reason?
- HonkFortheGoose

I would think Murray wants to know his cap hit for the next 2 or 3 moves

It varies, you know I'm not a fan and wanted him moved last year before he even got hurt.

Too much east west in his game. People were comparing him to Briere at one point...

The difference is I don't go out of my way to bash him...

That being said it looks like he is in the top 6 this year...lets see what he can do
- Stripes77

I kind of feel that Ennis was forced to play the game before last year. We were going through the tear down stage of our rebuild and asked him to be a 1C which he's not. The guy had nobody to play with on his line, and was expect to make those joke teams look presentable. I'm curious to see Ennis once again health, with real talent on his line, and now with the pressure off of him. I would bet on him having a real nice season for us this year.

I kind of feel that Ennis was forced to play the game before last year. We were going through the tear down stage of our rebuild and asked him to be a 1C which he's not. The guy had nobody to play with on his line, and was expect to make those joke teams look presentable. I'm curious to see Ennis once again health, with real talent on his line, and now with the pressure off of him. I would bet on him having a real nice season for us this year.
- sskkoo1

Ennis for Nichushkin has legs

You don't? How many teams have a captain who isn't their best player?
- Sabresfan-365

I know there will be a repeat or two, but:

St Louis did when they had Backes. Tarasenko is/was way better the past 2 years. Also Gionta was no where near the best player when Buffalo named him, also Rivet.

Arizona, LA, The Jets with Ladd, Oilers with Ference, Montreal not naming PK, it could be argued that Faulk was better than Staal in Carolina, Panthers, Leafs with Princess Phaneuf Kessel was way better. That's all I can think of off the top of my head in addition to the ones already mentioned.

So to answer your question. A lot of teams.

Linda Cohn SportsCenter anchor

When I asked Team USA coach John Tortorella about Kaepernick protest he told me "If any of my players sit on the bench for the national anthem, they will sit there the rest of the game."
- homiedclown

Torts is always good for a hot take

Ennis for Nichushkin has legs
- homiedclown

Foolish

Linda Cohn SportsCenter anchor

When I asked Team USA coach John Tortorella about Kaepernick protest he told me "If any of my players sit on the bench for the national anthem, they will sit there the rest of the game."
- homiedclown