I don't think gym work is the problem. It's mindset. Going too hard at the gym and trying to add weight to his frame doesn't do anything but hurt his game if he doesn't develop the mindset of a puck hound. In my opinion, a guy like Gallagher is a prime example of the sort of mindset that would maximize Eberle's current skills.

That having been said, making a wholesale change to your mental approach to the game is such a hard thing to do even as an amateur- let alone as a professional who has played the game and found success that one way his whole life.
- MaximumBone

Yes but it's not working with the same rate of success anymore. So it's time to change it. And since he doesn't make a change, we should and move on from him.

Here's what the disconnect basically boils down to

You continually say how bad he is.
But his numbers over his career totally refute that .
Not only that, but they actually put him in select company among right wingers.
Beyond that- I don't know what else to argue


Certainly got some flaws in his game. But a proven top line scorer .
- Ihateallofu

*Used to be.

I'm 100% onboard for a Hamonic for Eberle swap. I would be even more intrigued if we could get Strome and Hamonic for Eberle and Something
- Reveen.

Strome could probably use a change of scenery, but what would we have to add? If it's our 1st, then count me out.

Tough choice. Go for the cup with your franchise dman? Or retool and get rid of him in his contract year?
- Ihatebrianburke

Issue being he's not anything close to what I'd consider a "franchise Dman". Their D corps is a defense by committee approach in that they had 5 different Dmen average over 19 minutes/night last season. He's a good offensive Dman and an effective #2 but he's not even close to the tier with guys like Karlsson, Hedman and Keith (in his prime).

Yes but it's not working with the same rate of success anymore. So it's time to change it. And since he doesn't make a change, we should and move on from him.
- Ihatebrianburke

If you read my earlier post, you'd know that I agree with you on that.

*Used to be.
- Ihatebrianburke

Technically, even 50 points (a bad year) is solid top line production.

Buys, theirs more two a player then points. Got two be not lasy and play hard and play in udder arias off the game like too way game like defens and piche inn udder arias...... too way play.......... stuff like dat. Stop being so lasy Eberlay!!!!!

Issue being he's not anything close to what I'd consider a "franchise Dman". Their D corps is a defense by committee approach in that they had 5 different Dmen average over 19 minutes/night last season. He's a good offensive Dman and an effective #2 but he's not even close to the tier with guys like Karlsson, Hedman and Keith (in his prime).
- MaximumBone

His role has diminished somewhat with the addition of Niskanen and Orpik, but I would still consider him a good #1. Not a top tier guy like the couple you mentioned, but very good.

Buys, theirs more two a player then points. Got two be not lasy and play hard and play in udder arias off the game like too way game like defens and piche inn udder arias...... too way play.......... stuff like dat. Stop being so lasy Eberlay!!!!!
- Frowns

This, but with better spelling and grammar

This, but with better spelling and grammar
- Ihatebrianburke

U whatch hit yong fella! Dont you sass me!!!

U whatch hit yong fella! Dont you sass me!!!
- Frowns

Strome could probably use a change of scenery, but what would we have to add? If it's our 1st, then count me out.
- Ihatebrianburke

I was thinking more prospect...

Buys, theirs more two a player then points. Got two be not lasy and play hard and play in udder arias off the game like too way game like defens and piche inn udder arias...... too way play.......... stuff like dat. Stop being so lasy Eberlay!!!!!
- Frowns

I see laughs put some Newfie in you

Man, Shania Twain is a (frank)ing mess...

I see laughs put some Newfie in you
- Reveen.

Luaghs his grate.

Luaghs will put a bout 12 hinches inn haul of you're mudders!

Man, Shania Twain is a (frank)ing mess...
- MaximumBone

Was just thinkin this

That was cringe worthy to listen to

Man, Shania Twain is a (frank)ing mess...
- MaximumBone

Give hur a brake! I gave hur a going hover yesturday. She still feelin the affects!

Give hur a brake! I gave hur a going hover yesturday. She still feelin the affects!
- Frowns

The best poster

Totally committed

I was thinking more prospect...
- Reveen.

Who?

Man, Shania Twain is a (frank)ing mess...
- MaximumBone

I still want to make sticky with her

*Used to be.
- Ihatebrianburke

52 points in an off year is still top line numbers. And do you honestly think he is already past his prime? From the sounds of it you think he is going to continue to regress every year until he's a 30 yr old AHLer.

Was just thinkin this

That was cringe worthy to listen to
- Ihateallofu

What are you guys watching?

52 points in an off year is still top line numbers. And do you honestly think he is already past his prime? From the sounds of it you think he is going to continue to regress every year until he's a 30 yr old AHLer.
- Larsson_fan

If he were a UFA today how much do you think he'd get?

Who?
- Ihatebrianburke

I wouldnt mind a good long look at Ethan Bear, and JP should be off limits...otherwise everyone should be fair game. I dont think we have many gems in the system.

If he were a UFA today how much do you think he'd get?
- Ihatebrianburke

6 million. Did you see what Frans neilson, Andrew Ladd, Kyle Okposo and Milan Lucic got?