Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, SwedeLundin77 said: I'm pretty sure this report is bogus.... Eichel has come out and said that he didn't handle the end of season press very well (because of how the season ended), but that he is very pissed about how people make stuff up and try to double down by trying to justify it when it just isn't true. I think we can put this one to bed. So what you're saying is this is Evander Kane's fault. Right? Can I quote you as an inside source in my hit piece? Edited April 20, 2017 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 Not a year goes by without some primadonna professional athlete doing or saying something dickish, someone lets the cat out of the bag, and then said player (and their agent) lie and lie and lie about it. It literally happen CONSTANTLY in pro sports. I don't see why anyone would deny the veracity of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Not a year goes by without some primadonna professional athlete doing or saying something dickish, someone lets the cat out of the bag, and then said player (and their agent) lie and lie and lie about it. It literally happen CONSTANTLY in pro sports. I don't see why anyone would deny the veracity of this. I've outlined in this thread why you should question the story. It's a guy saying an inside source told him something. He provides no evidence that Eichel delivered a "Bylsma goes or I go" ultimatum, and in terms of established credibility, he's no Elliotte Friedman or Bob McKenzie. Not a day goes by without some dude spreading clickbaity rumors about a professional athlete. I mean, it could be true. But I'm not going to treat it is as fact just because "pro athletes can be dicks." In other news, Andreas Athanasiou is a locker room cancer. This is why Blashill is so hard on him. "AA" thinks he's hot s*** and everyone on the team hates him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 23 hours ago, chaps80 said: It's cuz they "need to learn". Blash is an idiot. I know either aren't on the same level as other organizations young stars, but they're the best the Wings have right now. Not the same as say, sitting McDavid for mistakes, but it is at the same time. Mantha and AA should be getting nothing but respect and lots of ice time from Blash. Mantha has already been held back too long in GR when he could have taken a number of guys spots in Detroit. It's not the early 2000's anymore where they could wait a few seasons to bring in players who had clearly outgrown the AHL because the team was loaded with 9 or 10 future HOFers. Right now there's Z, and MAYBE Kronwall on the roster that are at that level. Did you just say Kronwall is maybe HOF material? Is there a single argument for this at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 apparently Bylsma was blackmailing Eichel. He took this picture in Jacko's rookie season. and that's why made Eichel finally snap against Lt. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 Lol. This just in. Eli Manning vehemently denies his role in the memorabilia scandal he's been accused of. It's probably all made up. Clickbait and all. I mean, he DID deny it after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Dabura said: So what you're saying is this is Evander Kane's fault. Right? Can I quote as an inside source in my hit piece? Why not, it's about as legit as anything Eklund posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 2 hours ago, toby91_ca said: Did you just say Kronwall is maybe HOF material? Is there a single argument for this at all? I'm just glad Martin Havlat won't be one of the voters. 4 F.Michael, puckloo39, AtlantaHotWings and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Lime 234 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 We need Eichel to come here so he can clean house. 4 AtlantaHotWings, GMRwings1983, Dabura and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Hairy Lime said: We need Eichel to come here so he can clean house. edit: I figured it out Edited April 20, 2017 by Wheelchairsuperhero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 3 hours ago, toby91_ca said: Did you just say Kronwall is maybe HOF material? Is there a single argument for this at all? Haha notice the capitalized MAYBE? Pretty much means no. I added him to the list as a huge maybe just to show how many HOF calibre guys are left on this team. I know I was being generous by saying anyone other than Z. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xault 272 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 I may of skipped over it, but I didn't see any where Eichel said "won't re-up if Bylsma remains coach". Or anything close to that... Click bait? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 5 hours ago, kipwinger said: Lol. This just in. Eli Manning vehemently denies his role in the memorabilia scandal he's been accused of. It's probably all made up. Clickbait and all. I mean, he DID deny it after all. Your troll game needs work. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, xault said: I may of skipped over it, but I didn't see any where Eichel said "won't re-up if Bylsma remains coach". Or anything close to that... Click bait? There isn't anything like it it's just clickbait and the usual suspects are falling for it. HFboards like McKenzie (thankfully) mentioned has become a collection of ass clowns and of course they are all falling for it. Facts are facts Bylsma hasn't gotten it done and he just doesn't know how to coach defense add the fact that one of the best GMs in the game is available in Lombardi and one of the best coaches in Hitchcock firing the duo made too much sense. Maybe Murray didn't want to fire Bylsma so Pegula fired both of them. If I'm Eichel I would sue the journalist who reported this crap without any evidence. Edited April 20, 2017 by frankgrimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 2 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: Please please please take the job! Anything to get that ****** off my TV! 48 minutes ago, frankgrimes said: There isn't anything like it it's just clickbait and the usual suspects are falling for it. HFboards like McKenzie (thankfully) mentioned has become a collection of ass clowns and of course they are all falling for it. Facts are facts Bylsma hasn't gotten it done and he just doesn't know how to coach defense add the fact that one of the best GMs in the game is available in Lombardi and one of the best coaches in Hitchcock firing the duo made too much sense. Maybe Murray didn't want to fire Bylsma so Pegula fired both of them. If I'm Eichel I would sue the journalist who reported this crap without any evidence. Is this a shot at me for starting the thread? 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 29 minutes ago, kliq said: Please please please take the job! Anything to get that ****** off my TV! Is this a shot at me for starting the thread? His players would have the best knowledge of where their opponents grew up and played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Just now, F.Michael said: I'm probably in the minority of those who like Pierre McGuire...To me he seems genuine, loves hockey, and is an all around good guy. honestly I'm with ya. I like all the NBC crew other than that Blackhawks' slappy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, F.Michael said: I'm probably in the minority of those who like Pierre McGuire...To me he seems genuine, loves hockey, and is an all around good guy. I can't stand him, for me he is the most annoying TV sports personality of all time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Just now, kliq said: I can't stand him, for me he is the most annoying TV sports personality of all time. more than Doc Emrick or George Stupidoulopoulos? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, NerveDamage said: more than Doc Emrick or George Stupidoulopoulos? See being in Canada I rarely watch the US feeds for hockey so my exposure to Emrick is very minimal, if I listened to him all the time though I could see his voice annoying me. I don't hate George like a lot of others do, but that is because I grew up watching him as a VJ on MM lol. Pierre, is someone who has been showing up on TSN, the score, and sportsnet for me in what seem like 20 years now. For me, he just comes across like a guy who is trying so hard to be "one of the boys". From the way he talks to the players, the way he announces etc. Edited April 21, 2017 by kliq 1 PavelValerievichDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, kliq said: See you have to remember, being in Canada I rarely watch the US feeds for hockey so my exposure to Emrick is very minimal. I don't hate George either, but that is because I grew up watching him as a VJ on MM lol. Pierre, is someone who has been showing up on TSN, the score, and sportsnet for me in what seem like 20 years now. I know, you have HNIC, you lucky, lucky, lucky... I've never been able to stand GS...poulos. hate the way he talks superfast, and then slows down, ugh. just hate his style. Don't know whom I dislike more, him or Peter Mansbridge Edited April 21, 2017 by NerveDamage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Is this a shot at me for starting the thread?Not it was mentioning that fact in general Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) 19 minutes ago, frankgrimes said: Not it was mentioning that fact in general Ok fair enough, I had a feeling which is why I wanted to ask before I responded. Who knows if it is true, I started the thread because truth or BS, it is news and this is a hockey discussion board. My gut tells me where there is smoke there is fire, especially with Bylsma being fired 1 day later. With hat being said, I don't put it past the media to write an article based on rumors or speculation. Edited April 21, 2017 by kliq Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xault 272 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 3 hours ago, frankgrimes said: There isn't anything like it it's just clickbait and the usual suspects are falling for it. HFboards like McKenzie (thankfully) mentioned has become a collection of ass clowns and of course they are all falling for it. Facts are facts Bylsma hasn't gotten it done and he just doesn't know how to coach defense add the fact that one of the best GMs in the game is available in Lombardi and one of the best coaches in Hitchcock firing the duo made too much sense. Maybe Murray didn't want to fire Bylsma so Pegula fired both of them. If I'm Eichel I would sue the journalist who reported this crap without any evidence. I was mainly just wondering if I missed something. A friend of mind has even said Eichel has said it before. I ask when, but didn't get much of an answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites