Funny how this only applies to American prospects, huh?
Mackinnon is clearly a little better in terms of skating and speed, but Eichel's vision and playmaking is other-worldly. I think some in this thread are convinced Eichel is a shoot-first player like Mackinnon, but the reality is that he's a pass-first player who can also score goals. He makes just amazing passing plays to set up his teammates, and that's what sets him apart from Mackinnon in my eyes. Mackinnon is the slightly better skater, Eichel is the better playmaker and passer, and the rest of their assets are of similar caliber.