Year in year out, Mark most likely won't be a top 5C...
He has a chance for a couple of years if he goes another level.
He might not be as naturally gifted as some of the names now. But he has the drive to make up for it.
Despite some being down on him now.
He is 13th in scoring lead, only Crosby have played less games.
He is 6th amongst all center and 5th in pg avg.
I think only MCDavid is a clear better than him in 3-4 years. The rest you can make an argument.
Eichel? matthews? Seguin? From the young guns
Crosby, Malkin, Backstrom(underrated) ? Older guys
Scheifele is now being challenged, when he was challenged in Barrie. he went super Saiyan during the playoffs in his last year. Only injury derailed during the 7th game to decide who goes to the memorial cup.
Also the X factor going for Scheifele is, he has two top 10 winger, one can be top 1-2 winger in a few years, to help him reach the over drive..
They will get the best of the best. They will lose battles during game play. But if he finds that other level.