yahhockey
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I don't attend games often but Risto has been my go to jersey...looks like my 15 Eichel is a collector's item before it was even broken in.
I don't attend games often but Risto has been my go to jersey...looks like my 15 Eichel is a collector's item before it was even broken in.
If you really want something offbeat get an Eichel #41 jersey.
Or get a custom Eichel #9 on an AGH or Butter Knives.
Kinda harsh, how could they have known? Unless there are real reasons to split, stay together, or at least do the right thing and ask permission first.hmmmm, my significant other bought me a 15 jersey. Now I'll need another one
What changes in Jack’s game to go from his last two years, just shy of ppg?
I think two things are the most realistic improvements that could happen next year.
1. Sliding his patient glide as he enters the ozone, towards a more aggressive speed oriented attack.
Imo, far too often he goes into slow stride mode as he clears the first wave of opponents and takes on the defenders near the blue line. I appreciate patience, but with his speed and length, more aggressively attacking the defense would serve him better, forcing defenders into mistakes and creating more space from the back checkers.
2. He needs to be a top ten shot taker in the league. And he needs to be willing to do it more frequently on 2v1’s, 3v2, etc. He is almost always the best option as a shooter on the ice and greatly increasing his volume of lower difficulty attempts, over higher difficulty plays would give him a jump in production.
I have seen few players with his combination of size and skating stride, where he can create an open shot in the nhl, uncontested by a defenders stick.
The highlight goal against Nashville is the perfect version of what I’m talking about, cuz I’m too lazy to embed a video. And I’m not saying I’m expecting that exact play, but the bones of it are what I mean.
Ideally instead of Eichel coming down the wing slowing the pace and looking for a trailer, Eichel instead focusing on pushing the d back with speed can cut to the middle and get his stick free for a shot at the top of the circles with a goalie moving horizontal.
He does it from time to time, but with his build and skills that could be as effective as it has been for prime ovy, particularly with Eichel’s toe drag.
I think a big step for him will to show more creativity and coherence in his plan of attack. To my eye he still does fantastic with his raw abilities, but there is another level available for him.
I hope he spends the summer grinding on more combinations and isolations of defenders with more of a plan than just getting by the guy in front of him.
Jersey, or significant other?hmmmm, my significant other bought me a 15 jersey. Now I'll need another one
Kinda harsh, how could they have known? Unless there are real reasons to split, stay together, or at least do the right thing and ask permission first.
Jersey, or significant other?
Edit: beaten to the punch.
Jack is usually one of the leaders in shots per game. In fact, in the three seasons he has been in the league, he has the 17th most shots even with the games he's missed (Evander is 8th). And he always looks like he's gliding because his skating is effortless.
I think a lot of people underestimate how much edge work Eichel's doing when he's skating. It's not that it's effortless, per se---it's that he's so good on his edges he can keep pace without wasting the energy needed to take a stride.
Jack is usually one of the leaders in shots per game. In fact, in the three seasons he has been in the league, he has the 17th most shots even with the games he's missed (Evander is 8th). And he always looks like he's gliding because his skating is effortless.
I’m aware of his rankings. And I’m saying it could be a lot better. The difference between being excellent and being a Hart contender, because his talent dictates he could get there.
Don’t be obtuse, yes he has an excellent skating stride that is very efficient and doesn’t give the vibe of frenetic energy.
But he also glides a ton. It’s not even remotely in debate. At all.
What's obtuse? Saying there is no debate doesn't mean there isn't. Plus Eichel is top five in shots per game in the league right now. I also believe he has another level but it's crazy to not accept barely anyone in the league gets more shots on net than Jack.
The funny part about that statistic is most of us whine that he doesn't take enough shots when he has the opportunity to.