Patrick Jane Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Your thoughts on being one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award? "I feel so honored to be nominated with all the great players in college hockey. I definitely wouldn't be in this position without the help of my coaches and teammates. Every season I usually create goals with my dad. I always strive to be the best player no matter what league I'm playing in, so I just tried to compete my hardest this year in hopes that I had a chance to be nominated. It's such a prestigious award and it would very nice to share with my family and friends that have gotten me to this point." Do you get tired of the comparisons made between you and McDavid? "I try to block it out, limit my use in social media and reading what other people have to say, because at the end of the day it doesn't really matter what other people have to say about me as long as I'm happy. I care about the opinions from the people around me and my opinion of myself. Everyone will have their own opinion on what I'm doing or how I'm playing, but at the end of the day I'm not really concerned with what everyone else is saying. It's about my team and myself." How do view the role as captain for any team? "Whether you have a letter on your chest or not, I don't think your role with the team should change. You should try and be the person you are every day you go to the dressing room. Personally, I try to go in there and keep things loose and lead by example and try to work hard. Whatever it is, you just need to help make a difference. If it's scoring a big goal, blocking a shot, finishing a check or winning a faceoff. I think a leader just does whatever it takes to help his team win and he puts the team before himself. That's kind of what I try and do. At Boston University, we have a lot of great leaders and that's what has made our team so special." Is there an NHL player you have spoken to this year for advice on the NHL Draft? "I spoke with (Nashville Predators forward) Colin Wilson a little bit last summer. He's an old BU guy and I've worked out with him at times over the summer. He's given me a little bit of advice on the college experience. I also talked to (Vancouver Canucks forward and former Boston University player) Nick Bonino. He was in town for a short time in February. Those are guys who have been through similar experiences and they gave me their advice. "They told me to just enjoy the experience and don't be in a rush to do anything or go anywhere. Time will tell what the future holds. Just enjoy it, try to get better every day and don't take for granted anything, because time goes so fast." How has Boston University coach David Quinn improved your game? "The coaching staff is trying to get me ready for the next level. I think there are things that needed to be better against older players. I've improved in a lot of areas. Moving the puck, getting off passes, driving the middle, being effective in the faceoff circle, being hard to play against, finishing my chances, one-timers. There are a lot of things you can get better at, and Coach Quinn and the entire coaching staff has done a good job in helping me in those areas." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 number 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 number 2 Nice that Bonino added his thoughts on the matter too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 OMG we're getting Eichel because he talked to Bonino! Finally Bonino is of some use! lul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S N Y P E R S 7 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 OMG we're getting Eichel because he talked to Bonino! Finally Bonino is of some use! lul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Oh look, BanTSN derailed a thread to talk about one of the many players he has a vendetta against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat James Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Buffalo, here I come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Eichel-Bonino-Virtanen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Oh look, BanTSN derailed a thread to talk about one of the many players he has a vendetta against. lul Yup, personal beef and revenge sought after. If Eichel magically makes it here, THAT'S A GOOD THING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 lul Yup, personal beef and revenge sought after. If Eichel magically makes it here, THAT'S A GOOD THING! Eichel is going to look great in a Sabres Blue and Gold jersey! muahaha Unless of course he doesn't sign and JB trades the Canucks' future away for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Eichel is going to look great in a Sabres Blue and Gold jersey! muahaha Unless of course he doesn't sign and JB trades the Canucks' future away for him. Why settle for Eichel when you are in contention for McDavid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Why settle for Eichel when you are in contention for McDavid? Jeeez...come on man. MacDavid or Eichel is going to Colorado if they don't pick Hanifin when they win the lottery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Why settle for Eichel when you are in contention for McDavid? There's an 80% chance of losing the lottery. I've already accepted that the Sabres are getting Eichel. I just hope that neither Edmonton or the Leafs get McDavid. Edmonton will destroy his career and the Sabres are in the same division as the leafs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Jeeez...come on man. MacDavid or Eichel is going to Colorado if they don't pick Hanifin when they win the lottery Who's this MacDavid that you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 There's an 80% chance of losing the lottery. I've already accepted that the Sabres are getting Eichel. I just hope that neither Edmonton or the Leafs get McDavid. Edmonton will destroy his career and the Sabres are in the same division as the leafs. TBH (I don't know why) I actually prefer Eichel's game.. Not totally convinced that McDavid is "the next one" I didn't say it out loud because so many people seemed so convinced this guy is for real, but all I see is Eichel having a better shot, pass, vision and ability to hold on to the puck (all things you want in a center) while McDavid's edge is that he can skate like nobody can and stick handle at that speed (great assets for a winger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Jeeez...come on man. MacDavid or Eichel is going to Colorado if they don't pick Hanifin when they win the lottery God I hope you happen to be right about that. You do know that whoever wins is picking McDavid, right? You don't pass up a possible generational talent to draft for needs. If we won, we would happily take McDavid. Then throw whatever stupid money ROR wants at him and as painful as it would be ship Duchene off for a guy like OEL or Vlasic or some other top pairing LHD. Taking Hanifin at #1 or trading down to #3 to take him wouldn't even be entertained for more than a second. Eichel will go #2 and whoever gets him will be overjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 God I hope you happen to be right about that. You do know that whoever wins is picking McDavid, right? You don't pass up a possible generational talent to draft for needs. If we won, we would happily take McDavid. Then throw whatever stupid money ROR wants at him and as painful as it would be ship Duchene off for a guy like OEL or Vlasic or some other top pairing LHD. Taking Hanifin at #1 or trading down to #3 to take him wouldn't even be entertained for more than a second. Eichel will go #2 and whoever gets him will be overjoyed. As if man, I could see ROR + being shipped off for that stud D man. ROR + a 3rd for OEL, Iginla/Tanguay + for some stud D prospect from like Anaheim or Buffalo or the Isles or even Jets or something and run with it Duchene MacKinnon McDavid....seriously the league won't have seen a bloody set of pivots like that since the 76 Habs or the mid 80's oilers. Edit** Would grudgingly pull out my old Avs jersey from the late 90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManUtd Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 As if man, I could see ROR + being shipped off for that stud D man. ROR + a 3rd for OEL, Iginla/Tanguay + for some stud D prospect from like Anaheim or Buffalo or the Isles or even Jets or something and run with it Duchene MacKinnon McDavid....seriously the league won't have seen a bloody set of pivots like that since the 76 Habs or the mid 80's oilers. Edit** Would grudgingly pull out my old Avs jersey from the late 90's If we got McDavid then Mack would be permanently kept on RW. Short of a sign and trade we're not getting a top pairing D for ROR with only a year left. Duchene with maybe a small plus should be able to get one though. So keep ROR and Landy together (they're dynamite together) to shut down the opposition's top lines while contributing ~55-60+ points each. Then we wouldn't have to worry as much about getting shutdown guys for the 3rd line. We could roll a main lineup along the lines of: McGinn/Tanguay - McDavid - Mack Landy - ROR - Iggy (Bleackley slots in when Iggy is gone) Tanguay/McGinn - Mitchell/UFA - Everbeast Vlasic - EJ Bigras - Barrie Varly Sigh. Only in my dreams. Would hate to lose Dutchy though. He is the heart and soul of the team and been the fan favourite since he was drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 If we got McDavid then Mack would be permanently kept on RW. Short of a sign and trade we're not getting a top pairing D for ROR with only a year left. Duchene with maybe a small plus should be able to get one though. So keep ROR and Landy together (they're dynamite together) to shut down the opposition's top lines while contributing ~55-60+ points each. Then we wouldn't have to worry as much about getting shutdown guys for the 3rd line. We could roll a main lineup along the lines of: McGinn/Tanguay - McDavid - Mack Landy - ROR - Iggy (Bleackley slots in when Iggy is gone) Tanguay/McGinn - Mitchell/UFA - Everbeast Vlasic - EJ Bigras - Barrie Varly Sigh. Only in my dreams. Would hate to lose Dutchy though. He is the heart and soul of the team and been the fan favourite since he was drafted. You said it yourself man. Heart and soul. There's expendable pieces in plenty on the Avs that would be highly attractive to some teams. No need to drop the Duche There's a chance the Avs could actually win the lottery. And there's some serious talent in McDavid, Eichel and Hanifin if they want. Potential beast in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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