Well, I'll try to write this out as simple as possible. Because it seems you're gonna argue everything I say, even the sky is blue.. (it is blue, right?)
1) Media is going to coin this draft as a 2 horse race. It couldn't be further from the truth. But, they got you thinking that Eichel has a chance of taking first so I'm sure you're watching more of his games because you got suckered into believing that.
2) Exceptional entrance to CHL. The last 3 fifteen-year old players granted exceptional status? Ekblad, Tavares, and Crosby. What do they have in common? Drafted first overall and lead their respective draft class in points (too early to tell impact Ekblad will have)
3) Has been recognized as a generational talent since he was pre teenager. The hockey world knew about him, and they had faith in him for a reason. Up until 3 months ago I didn't know who Eichel even was, yet alone to contend with McDavid?
Perhaps you should read the signs and admit that McDavid is a better prospect, and more likely to go 1st compared to Eichel, and that's no slight to Eichel. But don't sit here and tell me they're neck and neck.
Albeit a small sample size, I think his 2.77 ppg is helping solidify his case even more. Crosby's was 2.7
If you don't want to read all this just skip to my last paragraph which sums up how I feel about both of them haha:
1) I think mcDavid is better which I've said and I believe he will go first. They are vey close though, you haven't seen eichel play and I'm not "sucked" into believing it. Eichel has done incredible things at his age too. I don't think think he will go first but he isn't that much of a lesser player than mcDavid.
2) yes I'm aware of exceptional status. I follow prospects very heavily, i was aware of all these players when they were 13/14 years old. You are misunderstanding me. I said McDavid is going to go first because he is better (but not as much as you think) and because of the hype from the last 3 or 4 years. But until you see Eichel a decent amount you won't understand that he is very close, if not on, Mcdavid's level.
3)Eichel gets recognized as a generational talent too by some but imo neither will be. Both will be 100 point players imo. Eichel has been hyped for a couple years now too and you've only heard about him for 3 months? I'm not being rude at all but you need to pay closer attention haha. This kid is damn good too.
I don't have to read any signs. I know McDavid will go first, I like him more and he is imo a little better player. When I say neck and neck I mean talent wise and how good they are. They are very close. No point comparing his numbers to Crosby's because the leagues have changed and they played in different leagues anyways but that's beyond the point. Eichel is going to do amazing things this year in the NCAA and people will notice, not many players have a first game like he did.
You've just misunderstood me. I like McDavid more and I know he will go first but talent wise they are both close and both amazing (edge to McDavid). He will be the better player but not by that much. His hype has been crazy for 3 or 4 years and add that to his performance so far and that will make him damn tough to stop. I like McDavid more too btw