Connor McDavid vs Jack Eichel - Round III

[JawandaPuck]

Continued from:
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[Crabapple]

They're both going to be very good players in the NHL

 

[hamzarocks]

i always wonder what if mcdavid had eichels size and strenght. Would that make the greatest prospect ever. But both of them are going to be stars, i think they will be a bit overrated initially but 2-3 years after the draft they will star tearing up the league

 

[plikestechno]

I don't know why people get so wound up. As Oilers and Sabres fans we win. Coyotes fans lose. Thats who should really be upset. Who knows who will be the third best player in this draft?

Eichel might be better than McDavid. Who knows? Dominating the NCAA at such a young age with size is a real twist.

But the Oilers have to pick McDavid. Katz house would get burned down if he didn't. We both win, it's all good.

 

[Jagemon]

But the Oilers have to pick McDavid. Katz house would get burned down if he didn't. We both win, it's all good.

Which is all good because McDavid is the BPA.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

I don't know why people get so wound up. As Oilers and Sabres fans we win. Coyotes fans lose. Thats who should really be upset. Who knows who will be the third best player in this draft?

Nobody knows. However, even though Arizona really lost out, I think Marner is a pretty good fit for them imo. Hanifin is a hell of a prospect, but they need that top offensive player. I think the Leafs should take Barzal at 4th (or they can fall into the Strome trap ), and Canes end up with Hanifin (pair him up with Faulk ).

Anyways, this is a McEichel thread, sorry for any possible derailing.

 

[Semantics]

Nobody knows. However, even though Arizona really lost out, I think Marner is a pretty good fit for them imo. Hanifin is a hell of a prospect, but they need that top offensive player. I think the Leafs should take Barzal at 4th (or they can fall into the Strome trap ), and Canes end up with Hanifin (pair him up with Faulk ).

Leafs are picking one of Marner or Hanifin.

 

[30Yonge]

HF Boards declares Eichel the best Eichel ever: McDavid fans unhappy,
argue gap between McDavid and other McDavids is even larger.

 

[phosphene*]

Eichel has all the best qualities of the 2nd tier stars in the league, some kind of weird Getzlaf/Carter/Staal hybrid. McDavid is basically a faster Giroux with Kane's hands and Crosby's killer instinct.

 

[King1s]

Eichel has all the best qualities of the 2nd tier stars in the league, some kind of weird Getzlaf/Carter/Staal hybrid. McDavid is basically a faster Giroux with Kane's hands and Crosby's killer instinct.

So.. nothing like Giroux at all?

 

[phosphene*]

So.. nothing like Giroux at all?

Elaborate? He plays a lot like Giroux, but at a higher level. He's not known for his cycle game/strong board play, he beats defenders with incredible moves then either scores or sets up a teammate.

 

[FDBluth]

The best way I can describe McDavid is that he has Bure's speed, Kane's hands, Crosby's vision/reaction ability and Stamkos' body.

I do see some Jagr or Getzlaf-like qualities to Eichel's game, but he's not as big as either. Carter's a pretty good comparison, but Eichel has more ways to beat you than Carter does.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

Eichel will dominate physically. McDavid will kill you speed.

I like Eichel's game more but McDavid is something I've never seen. He's so dam fast, and he plays at that speed it's insane.

 

[rosemount289]

Stamkos'..............???

The best way I can describe McDavid is that he has Bure's speed, Kane's hands, Crosby's vision/reaction ability and Stamkos' body.

I do see some Jagr or Getzlaf-like qualities to Eichel's game, but he's not as big as either. Carter's a pretty good comparison, but Eichel has more ways to beat you than Carter does.

Stamkos' body?......................it's that a good thing to have???

 

[Future]

At this point it's sabres and oilers fans going back and forth. Consensus is that McDavid is the better prospect and there is a decent sized gap between McDavid and Eichel. That is no slight to Eichel because McDavid is arguably a better prospect than Crosby was.

Both teams are getting a gem, congrats.

 

[couture23]

I love Eichel's power and play style, but McDavid's sweet saucy moves make my mouth water. Oh what could have been.

It's fitting the future American hockey icon will be on an American team and same goes for the Canadian side of things.

Also, I noticed that McDavid has been compared to Lemieux and Gretzky among other players, and he got 66 points and 99 points in his first two OHL seasons. 2spooky4me.

 

[Crabapple]

Eichel is going to dominate the East physically. There's no player like him in that conference (that I can think of at least)

 

[Aceboogie]

Eichel is going to dominate the East physically. There's no player like him in that conference (that I can think of at least)

Very true. Ovechkin and Malkin, but Eichel will be right around them.

 

[Ironslave]

Jack Eichel has a very good (likely) chance of being a top 10 player in the league.

Connor McDavid has a very good chance of being a top 10 player of all time.

 

[BowieSabresFan]

At this point it's sabres and oilers fans going back and forth. Consensus is that McDavid is the better prospect and there is a decent sized gap between McDavid and Eichel. That is no slight to Eichel because McDavid is arguably a better prospect than Crosby was.

Both teams are getting a gem, congrats.

The consensus is that McDavid is better. The gap is still up for debate.

 

[Cassano]

i always wonder what if mcdavid had eichels size and strenght. Would that make the greatest prospect ever. But both of them are going to be stars, i think they will be a bit overrated initially but 2-3 years after the draft they will star tearing up the league

He's already the greatest prospect ever IMO.

Edit: Besides Lemieux. But even if he had Eichel's size, he wouldn't surpass Mario

 

[tfong]

He's already the greatest prospect ever IMO.

Edit: Besides Lemieux. But even if he had Eichel's size, he wouldn't surpass Mario

I'd argue that Lindros was the greatest prospect after Mario.

Remember he was coined "The Next One".

 

[FDBluth]

Stamkos' body?......................it's that a good thing to have???

Not necessarily, but his frame is literally identical to Stamkos'. It is a relatively long, wiry, athletic frame, though. For a player of his quickness, speed and agility, his frame is much bigger than most. Guys who play a similar game based on quickness like Kane, Crosby, Gaudreau, etc. are all much smaller and more compact. Makes for a very interesting combination.

But yeah...it's not like saying he has the body of Lindros or anything.

 

[hamzarocks]

Jack Eichel has a very good (likely) chance of being a top 10 player in the league.

Connor McDavid has a very good chance of being a top 10 player of all time.

I wouldnt say he has a very good chance of being a top 10 player of all time, I mean at the end of sidney crosbys career he will end up around top 25 to top 15, I dont see mcdavid becoming that good personally but who knows, he could become top 10 in edmonton, if they can afford to keep there core around and get better defense men they will have a chance to become a dynasty moving forward. Mcdavid is in a great situation, where he doesnt need to be the best player on his team. He has hall, ebs, nuge who can help him out

 

[Halfy]

*Some of* You guys make it sound like Eichel is 6'6 250 lbs. the guy is barely bigger than McDavid. However, his strength in his feet is top notch. But he's no Big E.

(No disrespect to Eichel)