C Jack Eichel - Boston University, NCAA (2015 Draft)

[Bluejaysfan*]

Who does Eichel compare best to in the NHL? Just curious, I have heard different rangin comparisons so I'm not really sure.

 

[Jabba11]

For me, he's like a Getzlaf with better skating.

 

[plaaplaa72]

I've been wondering this for a while, how do you pronounce his name?

 

[BackhandToeyJoey]

I've been wondering this for a while, how do you pronounce his name?

Jack Eye-kul

 

[lawrence]

Who does Eichel compare best to in the NHL? Just curious, I have heard different rangin comparisons so I'm not really sure.

from his skating and stick handling reminds me of Jonathan Toews, (who is also around 6'2).

 

[nanzenkills]

Yup. That's how good of a skater Eichel is. Most powerful, effortless stride since 66.

When I watch Eichel, I do see an excellent skater, but I'm not sure that I'm seeing "fastest skater in the NHL" potential like MacKinnon is. I'm not convinced that he's as fast as Marleau either. I actually like your Lemieux skating stride comparison, but I don't feel that Lemieux was as fast as MacKinnon or Marleau. Another guy who Eichel reminds me of in skating stride is Sundin, he was another guy who was deceptively fast with an effortless skating stride.

Again, whether it's McDavid or Eichel, let's just wait and see how things play out before we compare them to Crosby or one of the greatest players to ever play in the NHL (# 66).

To be fair, he was comparing skating stride to Lemieux, which was just about the only part of Lemieux's game that wasn't generational.

 

[nanzenkills]

Anyone who watched MacKinnon enough knew he would be the #1 pick unquestionably, there were just not other players available who came close.

By the end of his draft season, MacKinnon was a consensus #1, but he wasn't a clear #1 throughout his entire draft season. Throughout 2012-2013, many scouts had Jones ahead of him at varying points, and some even had Drouin ahead of him. But my feeling is that most NHL teams had MacKinnon #1 by the time draft day came. I know for sure that Tallon has gone on record saying that MacKinnon was Florida's #1, and during a Philadelphia draft review video, you could also see that MacKinnon was #1 on the Flyers' board.

 

[AmericanDream]

here is the thing about Eichel.....he is really good.

 

[McDNicks17]

I'm still hoping for that freak 3-4" growth spurt, so we can call him "The Eichel Tower".

 

[Terrier]

Jack Eichel and BU will visit Noah Hanifin and BC on Friday night at 8 p.m. on NBCSN.


http://www.hockeyeastonline.com/men/pres1415/201411/nov6wp.php

 

[sayheykid]

Showtime.

 

[McDNicks17]

Link 4 on http://nowwatchtvlive.com/2012/02/watch-nbc-sport-networks-live-online-nbc-sport-networks-usa/ is working really well for me if anyone wants a stream for tonight's game.

 

[Auzzie19]

Link 4 on http://nowwatchtvlive.com/2012/02/watch-nbc-sport-networks-live-online-nbc-sport-networks-usa/ is working really well for me if anyone wants a stream for tonight's game.

Thanks Bud, your alright

 

[JimboA]

Link 4 on http://nowwatchtvlive.com/2012/02/watch-nbc-sport-networks-live-online-nbc-sport-networks-usa/ is working really well for me if anyone wants a stream for tonight's game.

Thanks Bud, your alright

Is it intermission right now (UFC)? Maybe wrong channel.

Edit: Works now. Thanks

 

[OttMorrow]

Is it intermission right now (UFC)? Maybe wrong channel.

Edit: Works now. Thanks

It's UFC for me too.

 

[JimboA]

It's UFC for me too.

Go for link 4 and just wait, that's what I did Turn off ad block if you use that.

Edit: Hfboards didn't like that I put "ad" and "block" together

Last time I saw Eichel was during the World Juniors so it's awesome to finally see him again. So good.

 

[William H Bonney]

Quinn needs to play the Eichel line more. Only dangerous line BU has tonight.

 

[William H Bonney]

Second open net Rodrigues has fanned on after an Eichel set up.

 

[McDNicks17]

Rodrigues fans on two wide open nets on Eichel passes now.

 

[Bps21*]

Eichel scores with a tip in front. The last goal was scored with him screening in front too.

 

[HockeyGuy1975]

I'm going to throw out a new player for an NHL comparison: Zetterberg.

Everything he does reminds me of Z: skating, stick handling, IQ, puck protection, etc. Maybe it's just me. I wonder if the comparison hasn't been made because Z is Swedish and not North American.

 

[JimboA]

I'm going to throw out a new player for an NHL comparison: Zetterberg.

Everything he does reminds me of Z: skating, stick handling, IQ, puck protection, etc. Maybe it's just me. I wonder if the comparison hasn't been made because Z is Swedish and not North American.

That's actually a pretty good comparison IMO Haven't thought about it. I don't think they look like each other that much stylistically but I can see what you mean. I guess it has something to do with puck protection as you mentioned.

Edit: Just wanna say that I agree with AmericanDream, I've always thought that Getzlaf is the best comparison.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

I'm going to throw out a new player for an NHL comparison: Zetterberg.

Everything he does reminds me of Z: skating, stick handling, IQ, puck protection, etc. Maybe it's just me. I wonder if the comparison hasn't been made because Z is Swedish and not North American.

I don't see it at all. Eichel is bigger, faster, stronger, and a much better skater. Zetterberg is a much better 2 way player and plays more intense hockey.

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

Showtime.

So... Did he and Hanifin light it up?

 

[AmericanDream]

I don't see it at all. Eichel is bigger, faster, stronger, and a much better skater. Zetterberg is a much better 2 way player and plays more intense hockey.

ditto.

I prefer the Getzlaf comp I and others made a long time ago...