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Players have just been hooking Eichel instead, with no calls
If he played with speed they would call those hooks. Because he has been in glide mode so far, the refs are keeping their whistles in their pockets.
Players have just been hooking Eichel instead, with no calls
I hope for Eichel's sake that he can bring the Sabres to the playoffs. For such an elite talent, it would be unfortunate to see him go three years without making the playoffs when there is already a supporting cast to work with. However, Reinhart needs to take another step forward this year.
Point of clarification. Unless I am completely mistaken, his $10M AAV salary does not kick in until next contract year. He is still being paid according to his ELC contract ($0.925M/year), including opportunities for up to $2.85M/yr in additional performance bonuses. (I'm not suggesting that gives him a pass on effort this season.)He's getting paid 10 million a year now. You need to be putting forth 100% effort whenever you are on the ice. He looks slower this year than last. Not sure what is wrong with him. I want him and Reinhart back on the same line together.
Point of clarification. Unless I am completely mistaken, his $10M AAV salary does not kick in until next contract year. He is still being paid according to his ELC contract ($0.925M/year), including opportunities for up to $2.85M/yr in additional performance bonuses. (I'm not suggesting that gives him a pass on effort this season.)
I should have deleted my post - I was reading Jame's remarks in Eichel contract thread about Eichel being captain, and I knew he was an "A" but I've been out of town for work a few days and was going to ask the board if Eichel indeed had been named "C". I was going to add that Q.? to my reply above but then a quick google search confirmed (and I therefore understand Jame's context about earning contract and captaincy etc. a little better). I'm old school on that stuff and don't think captain should go to youngsters unless they are exemplary role models on and off the ice, not just the best player on the ice. I don't know who on the Sabres that should be head and shoulders over anyone else, and so, for that reason, I'm very comfortable with the "4A" current arrangement.You are correct that he is still on his ELC and its not an excuse for his effort to date.
does he want to be a captain of a sinking ship?Can we just give him the C?
As has been said in GDT's, back-checking Jack is best Jack.