Player Discussion Cody Eakin

[Jim Bob]

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[Zach716]

Well then don't suck aylmao

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Well then don't suck aylmao

He's been good between KO and Zem

 

[GrierIsGod123]

He's been good between KO and Zem

"good" ... but I'd still say he contributes very little outside of faceoff wins. The closer I watch him, he's just really not good at much on the ice and seems to be on the wrong side of the puck a lot. He's hardly a problem like he was last year, but he's certainly not a guy you want out there for any crucial minutes.

For next year, this should be an area they look to improve. Zemgus and Okposo can still play. It'd be great to find a true 4th line center who is also good at faceoffs and has a defensive acumen. They obviously had that in Larsson, but doubt he'd be willing to come back here.

 

[TehDoak]

Gotta think Buffalo's offer was far and away more than he was offered anywhere else last year so he took the money and mailed it in. He's been better this year, but it's likely because he doesn't want to be out of the NHL next season. If we get anything of value for him at the deadline, it'll be a total win. I think most posters had him on a bus for Rochester this summer.

 

[joshjull]

The hair is glorious!

Ginger Joe Dirt’s hair has never looked better

 

[Jacob582]

Eakin was good before his injury. Struggled when he came back. Has stabalized the last few games.

 

[Chainshot]

Weissbach is coming for that mullet crown.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

I'd still rather have Larsson over him, but he's done after this year, so I'm over complaining about him.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

I'd still rather have Larsson over him, but he's done after this year, so I'm over complaining about him.

inb4 8 year contract extension announced

 

[UnleashRasmus]

inb4 8 year contract extension announced

There is no evidence that Adams would give anyone an extension of that magnitude.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

There is no evidence that Adams would give anyone an extension of that magnitude.

There’s always a first time! Gotta lock up the core members

 

[UnleashRasmus]

There’s always a first time! Gotta lock up the core members

A 33 year old non point getter, isn't a core player.

 

[TheHelmet]

He gets crap because it was painful to watch that Eakin,Okposo,Reider line last year.

opposing team is tired as hell and ices the puck............ sends Eakin out

Players are always going to get a lot of crap in those instances.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

A 33 year old non point getter, isn't a core player.

 

[jc17]

I think he's been better this year but still no desire to bring him back.

Maybe he gets a 6th at the deadline

 

[Chainshot]

It's possible that he's able to look better since both Gus and Kyle are playing so well in their role. Just a thought.

 

[joshjull]

It's possible that he's able to look better since both Gus and Kyle are playing so well in their role. Just a thought.

I think a lot of it is usage change. The last 3 games are a great example. He’s not being asked to be our primary shutdown center anymore.

McDavid -> primary matchup was the Cozens line. Eakin was against him for 16 seconds.

Mathews -> Tage/Cozens lines split the matchup. Eakin played only 3mins against him.

Crosby _> Granato rolled the lines evenly against him. Eakin played about 3mins against him.


Last year Eakin would have been used like the Cozens line in the first two games. No matter how badly he got buried Krueger would keep trotting him out there in that usage.

 

[DolanPlsGoSabres]

Last year Eakin would have been used like the Cozens line in the first two games. No matter how badly he got buried Krueger would keep trotting him out there in that usage.

Didn't Krueger even double down and praise the Reider Eakin Okposo line's shutdown ability after some game, despite eye test & advanced stats saying they're caved in? Gawd that man infuriates me still.

 

[joshjull]

Didn't Krueger even double down and praise the Reider Eakin Okposo line's shutdown ability after some game, despite eye test & advanced stats saying they're caved in? Gawd that man infuriates me still.

Yes he did. I think it was after a stretch of 12 or so games in row. That line had be absolutely buried during that stretch and were one of the worst lines in hockey. But Krueger couldn’t say enough good things about them.

 

[Jacob582]

It's possible that he's able to look better since both Gus and Kyle are playing so well in their role. Just a thought.

He had a good training camp away from Gus and Kyle as well.

He may not be great, but he came better prepared than last season.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

It's possible that he's able to look better since both Gus and Kyle are playing so well in their role. Just a thought.

I don't doubt he's playing better, but we're still talking about a fourth line overpaid center. You can get his production from someone like Adam Brooks, potentially on over a million less. Look at Larsson's numbers before his injury. He's a VASTLY superior player in every stretch for 1.1 million left. Yet he was let go, for NO REASON.

 

[Chainshot]

I don't doubt he's playing better, but we're still talking about a fourth line overpaid center. You can get his production from someone like Adam Brooks, potentially on over a million less. Look at Larsson's numbers before his injury. He's a VASTLY superior player in every stretch for 1.1 million left. Yet he was let go, for NO REASON.

Dont' get me going on them letting Larry walk.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Dont' get me going on them letting Larry walk.

Yeah, it was such a dumb move.

 

[valet]

he’s actually been at least average this year in my estimation, plus he has cool hair