In what way? Reichel has more goals than Peterka has points last year in the same league in very similar games played? Reichel and more than double his points.
What in his game do you see closing that gap?
The thing that I really find appealing about his game as I think he could really fit well with McDavid. And saying that, is not something I say lightly. The guy has really good instincts and feel for the games. Hes all around the net. I think he will be pretty good on the forecheck and the boards once he fills out.
I see alot of people throw things around on the board thinking someone could play with McDavid. To date we havent really seen many players that fit well with him. I read things like, Oilers should sign Grabner, he would fit well with McDavid. Just because someones a good skater, doesnt mean hes going to fit with McDavid. See AA.
To me, I think the type of player McDavid needs is a guy whos smart, knows where to be, is good around the net and good on puck retrievals on the boards. (Like a Mark Stone type). Reichel checks all those boxes. But hes a prospect so who knows. But thats what I really like about Reichel.
