nice shot by Morgan, good screen from Nathan.

I am afraid that he is a floater. Does not seem interested at all this whole tournament.

Maybe he thinks his skill can over compensate for his effort.

IMHO....
- rmiethaner

I've never really noticed before but you.may be right?

Not that he could've done anything on the Russian's 4th goal, but he wasn't exactly rushing back

I am afraid that he is a floater. Does not seem interested at all this whole tournament.

Maybe thinks his skill can over compensate for his effort.

IMHO....
- rmiethaner

I don't want to rag on the guy. He's going to put up a ton of points and help this team win far more games than they lose, but I really started becoming "McDavid or bust" in 2015 since the World Juniors of that season, when it was Dylan Larkin that was Team USA's best player. When Canada and Russia started game planning for Eichel, he disappeared.

I am afraid that he is a floater. Does not seem interested at all this whole tournament.

Maybe he thinks his skill can over compensate for his effort.

IMHO....
- rmiethaner

Seen a ton of hustle out there from him too. like on that play to recover the puck on the pp. He's fine.

I don't want to rag on the guy. He's going to put up a ton of points and help this team win far more games than they lose, but I really started becoming "McDavid or bust" in 2015 since the World Juniors of that season, when it was Dylan Larkin that was Team USA's best player. When Canada and Russia started game planning for Eichel, he disappeared.
- buffalofan19

I don't want to rag on the guy, but let me rag on the guy and make definitive declarations about him already.

I've never really noticed before but you.may be right?

Not that he could've done anything on the Russian's 4th goal, but he wasn't exactly rushing back
- walshyleafsfan

Matthews show effort every shift. And it is noticeable.

He has been better than Eichel this tournament which concerns me.

Now, Eichel was successful during an NHL season, so I have that going for me...

I know he kind of deserves it, but the way Pavel Datsyuk always gets the benefit of the doubt is comical.

The Russians are extremely difficult to root for anyway, but I find it impossible after they ran their mouths after their 3rd goal.

I hope they get smoked in the 3rd period.

Seen a ton of hustle out there from him too. like on that play to recover the puck on the pp. He's fine.
- Sabresfan-365

I have seen it with the Sabres, so that is good.

I know he kind of deserves it, but the way Pavel Datsyuk always gets the benefit of the doubt is comical.
- buffalofan19

He plays the Patriot, er, I mean Red Wing way...

Matthews show effort every shift. And it is noticeable.

He has been better than Eichel this tournament which concerns me.

Now, Eichel was successful during an NHL season, so I have that going for me...
- rmiethaner

You're seriously afraid of something about a star player who jas yet to even turn 20?

Why worry? Just enjoy watching his talent and ability.

He plays the Patriot, er, I mean Red Wing way...
- PrinceChill

The unquestioned masters of obstruction and stick work.

Matthews show effort every shift. And it is noticeable.

He has been better than Eichel this tournament which concerns me.

Now, Eichel was successful during an NHL season, so I have that going for me...
- rmiethaner

For sure. The thing is you can be a star in the league by just being an offensive guy. The idea of 200 foot players gets overblown a bit I think. You need a few obviously, but you can afford players who don't have too much interest on playing on the defensive side. I'd take Tavares, Seguin, Tarasenko, Stamkos on my team any day of the week.

Leafs really needed a 200 foot player (been over a decade since they had one). For the Leafs they needed Matthews more than Laine

Eichel is on the 2nd line.

Former #1 overall picks Nathan Mackinnon and RNH, along with former 8th overall pick Sean Couterier, and 30 goal scoring Brandon Saad are on lines below him.

R.E.L.A.X

I am afraid that he is a floater. Does not seem interested at all this whole tournament.

Maybe he thinks his skill can over compensate for his effort.

IMHO....
- rmiethaner

But then he does what he did on that PP where he flew across the ice to take the puck away and keep it in.

Edit: late.

But then he does what he did on that PP where he flew across the ice to take the puck away and keep it in.

Edit: late.
- Wetbandit1

Blue collar Buffalo fans... if he's not ripping heads off and poopting down their necks he's not worth it.


Punch him in the faaaaasssseeeee Eichel!!!!!

Blue collar Buffalo fans... if he's not ripping heads off and poopting down their necks he's not worth it.


Punch him in the faaaaasssseeeee Eichel!!!!!
- jochfr

Teddy Nolan would've straightened him out with just one, "more effort!!!"

Blue collar Buffalo fans... if he's not ripping heads off and poopting down their necks he's not worth it.


Punch him in the faaaaasssseeeee Eichel!!!!!
- jochfr

I am not blue collar.

I hate "defense wins championships". I want to spread them out and throw the ball to score as much as they can. I want to roll three lines and score as much as they can.

I don't want to rag on the guy. He's going to put up a ton of points and help this team win far more games than they lose, but I really started becoming "McDavid or bust" in 2015 since the World Juniors of that season, when it was Dylan Larkin that was Team USA's best player. When Canada and Russia started game planning for Eichel, he disappeared.
- buffalofan19

Andrew Cogliano and Steve Downie looked like superstars on team canadas world junior team.

Eichel is on the 2nd line.

Former #1 overall picks Nathan Mackinnon and RNH, along with former 8th overall pick Sean Couterier, and 30 goal scoring Brandon Saad are on lines below him.

R.E.L.A.X
- sbroads24

Completely unrelated but is Ryan Murray the only player on this team who isn't good?

Completely unrelated but is Ryan Murray the only player on this team who isn't good?
- Sabresfan-365

Tanner thinks

Reilly,Trouba, Murray, Maatta>> Risto.

Andrew Cogliano and Steve Downie looked like superstars on team canadas world junior team.
- Sabresfan-365

Just because you said his name....


So you think I look like an Idiot???...Did You ever think that maybe I truly know what I'm talking about???

Did You ever ever in your life think that maybe just maybe I have met more people than you can ever imgine in all walks of life when it comes to hockey???

did you ever thinks that I coached PK Subban when he was 4 years old?
did you ever think that I saw Andrew Cogliano when he was 10 and thought he was gonna make the NHL...


there area lot of other junior A players that have come under my tuteledge...but they are mostly goons...the reason...they didn't listen to what I had to say to them!!!

Like it or not..I AM A COACH...AND A SCOUT!!!...14 YEARS AGO I WAS ASKED TO BE A SCOUT FOR THE HALIFAX MOOSEHEAD!!!

my EX wife did not want to uproot our family!!! even tho she was the one who recognized my talent as a scout!! And niether did I.

The consortium who bought the MooseHead ...one of the owners Knew that I knew my stuff offered me a job as a scout!!!!alll the perks..credit cards!!!and a salary that would blow peoples minds!!!

-OlderTimer*

Tanner thinks

Reilly,Trouba, Murray, Maatta>> Risto.
- sbroads24

Should I read his new article?

Should I read his new article?
- Sabresfan-365

If you're into Connor porn

This is a great game for a non fan to watch and become a fan. Unfortunately since its not the olympics and its on ESPN none of that untapped market will actually watch.