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No, because they are playing in different conferences and both teams are at different rebuild phases.Now this could turn into another Crosby versus OV endless comparison and by all accounts that was ridiculous. McDavid strikes me as the more humble down to earth guy..I don't know what it is but Eichel comes of a bit cocky maybe that's just who he is but I hope not..guy is a phenomenal talent he should let his on ice performance do the talking.

All I care about is him being able to enjoy a healthy life module doesn't screw it up his family should be set up for life financially and he won't need the extra money, so think about your health first mule

It will be a two way contract so no problem with it at all..some veteran leadership will be nice for the griffins

The thing with all the pc police is very different they believe everyone should share their ... Thoughts of the world and if they don't they'll annoy people to no end so it's just useless and stupid.The way Eichel said came of as a shot against McDavid I mean it doesn't matter what I think but what if it adds even more motivation McDavid ? Eichel also put a lot of unneeded pressure on himself now...The media will for sure jump on this and now compare the two starting whenever they set their first foot on NHL ice ..but instead Eichel could have enjoyed the shadow McDavid and having was less extra pressure and media idiocy to deal with

I don't have a problem with him being confident I mean heck he would be the 1 in almost every other draft with the exception of the Crosby and maybe Stamkos one. The problem is Eichel said he will be better than McDavid and he believes he is the best - not one of - but the best player in the draft and that's cocky..he had to the chance to redeem himself a bit by saying "I let emotions get the better of me..So sorry I know this draft is full of great players and hopefully I can become one of them for Buffalo in the future...I will as hard as I can to achieve that goal and if that draws comparisons McDavid I would be very honored " It's a much nicer tone instead of saying flat out that he is the best. For the record I think McDavid and Eichel will be super super stars but I don't think anyone can protect who the better player will be. Maybe it was just a bad choice of words for Eichel he'll learn hopefully.

http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/future-sabres-pick-jack-eichel-wont-apologize-for-possessing-confidence/ good god Eichel could learn a thing or two from McDavid when it comes down to being humble and not an arrogant young upcoming star. I think Eichel will be a superstar but I really hope he will get a few advises in terms of behaviour. Don't want to see more cocky and entitled players entering the NHL when there are already enough of them, still less than in other league but even 1 is 1 to many.

New coach = everyone starting from scratch

Depends if the defense finally gets fixed

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Oh the NHL prefers an announcement later? Announce it now just to show them that the Wings don't give a crap about what the NHL wants.

I get it, he was groomed to be the successor and all that but it doesn't hurt to interview other guys and maybe get some useful ideas.

So not even interviewing other candidates great just great

Ship has sailed no matter how often this gets brought up by the media

Solid deal Petry is a very capable second pairing guy. Points are only the second priority of a defenseman the most important thing is to prevent the other team from scoring.

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Thought this thread would be about the Ducks versus Hawks instead it's another Quennville versus the best coach in all of hockey (useless) debate. Q is a very good coach but he is no Babcock. There is a reason wh the guy is so highly regarded and finally the highest paid coach in the league. I thinkk the top coaches are: Babs > Suter > Q > Tippet > McLellan > Julien > Hitchcock > Bylsma up and coming ones: Nelson + Cooper + hopefully Blashill Anyway, this game came down tothe big guys and well...the Hawks big guns delivered the Ducks didn't they didn't even goon it up

How about Tippet the Yotes haven't re-signed him yet at least interview some other guys for the job. Yeah by all accounts it looks like it's Blashill's to lose also Julien hasn't exactly received a vote of confidence from Charlie Jacobs and that guy is experienced.

Maybe just maybe it is because a lot of people are acting like the captain hasn't won anything as a GM ? I don't need to count his contributions to team Canada (back to back gold medals) or what he has done with Tampa. So yes, if people still think he isn't one of the best GMs a stanley cup for Tampa would finally put even that (stupid) argument to rest. Nobody thinks Holland blows this is just made up by his biggest supporters, I think a lot of people would have prefered seeing Holland get a PROMOTION and become the president of hockey operations and let the Captain takeover as GM. As far as Toews I really hate the Hawks but Toews, Keith, Hossa and Seabrook are players I just can't hate. There is nobody on this whole team I wouldn't trade for this guy he sadly is their version of Stevie Y. Guy is just clutch and has all the intangibles of a great leader.

Hate to see Chicago there but man Toews versus Stammer should be one for the ages. Hopefully Keith and Seabrook are tired

Let them twist it all they want I trust the opinion if experts, Gms in the NHL and Canada much more than them. Babcock is up for the biggest challenge in his career and results won't be there before year 3 at the earliest .

Go Bolts win one on the road and then end it at home win it for the captain . Yeah the Darling story is nice and given Crawfords consistency he will see some minutes in the net.

If someone would ask me I'd tell them that Toews, Kane, Keith and Seabrook is a very good core to build around. Hossa of course was a great signing. Winning in this league is impossible without top picks Personally I'd gladly throw away a season to draft a guy like Eichel, McDavid or Toews

the Ducks of old at least would goon it up so that's why I'm still watching.

Yeah the way the Ducks are playing this goal won't be the winner the Saad one will be it but the rule could be and should easier. Personally I would have waived it of because the replay clearly shows that Hossa is looking at the puck and he basically made a soccer stomp to kick it in but man what was Anderson doing ? Guy made the save and then pass it to the opponent ?

This rule is so difficult why not make it simple? Goal with the foot aren't counting period no mysterios kicking or not motion.