Is Jack Eichel better than Auston Matthews?

[jcs0218]

Is Jack Eichel better than Auston Matthews?

I am wondering what the majority of people think.

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[Canadian Finn]

yes.

 

[joe dirte]

Not this again.

 

[hockeeyyy]

No. Quite frankly, the obsession non Leafs fans have with this comparison is pretty sad; I recommend seeing a doctor or a therapist. No, Jack Eichel is not better than Matthews and he never has been at each stage of their careers.

 

[dalewood12]

It’s close but I think so, yes.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Eichel is better overall at almost every facet of the game IMO, but Matthews is really f***ing good at scoring, which make him equal value to Eichel for that sole talent. I mean, can you argue against a 40 something goal season?

 

[fahad203]

This has been debated few times

but here's my take.
I wonder how Jack would do if he had Marner, Nylander and Tavares as linemates
I think he would do well. Will he be on pace for 50+ goals. Not sure about that

Matthews is one of those players doesn't seem very active. Always appears to be in 3rd gear.
But if you remember Lemieux ( STOP. I am not comparing him to Lemieux) he too was very quiet around the ice
Always looked like he had another gear but never really pushed himself

I always liked Jack. I love the fact that he's not gun shy. He actually cares about winning and sometimes you want to hear that from the player. You want to hear and see the frustration

Unfortunately, I have a feeling that he won't see playoffs with the Sabres

 

[Canadian Finn]

just go with yes.

lets these silly threads drop out of sight.

yes, Eichel is better than Matthews.

 

[kthx]

I dont really compare star players. Everyone has their flaws.

 

[jcs0218]

No. Quite frankly, the obsession non Leafs fans have with this comparison is pretty sad; I recommend seeing a doctor or a therapist. No, Jack Eichel is not better than Matthews and he never has been at each stage of their careers.

That isn't what Bob McKenzie says:

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I think eichel comfortably

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Yes. It's close though.

 

[Bedards Dad]

Eichel is a fantastic player. However he has never been and is not currently better than Matthews. Could he be one day? Maybe, anything can happen. But that day isn't today.

Can we please get past this? I mean OP what's next, a Matthews Laine comparison?

 

[SDBondra]

Eichel is better overall at almost every facet of the game IMO, but Matthews is really f***ing good at scoring, which make him equal value to Eichel for that sole talent. I mean, can you argue against a 40 something goal season?

I agree - and it’s similar to the Crosby/Ovi comparison in that way. Eichel drives play. He can do everything well. Matthew’s is an elite goal scorer and good all-around player. I give the edge to Eichel.

Plus I’ll take the ridiculous afro over the creepy moustache.

 

[Speatleysson]

Matthews is better.

 

[Zach716]

Eichel is better.

 

[HolyCrap]

Yes by a landslide. The better question is, is Eichel better than McDavid?

 

[Eat The Rich]

I can't believe nobody has ever asked this question before.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

Yes

Always has been

 

[TheDoldrums]

That isn't what Bob McKenzie says:

That's not the same stage of their careers. That's Eichel at 19 and Matthews at 18.

 

[jcs0218]

That's not the same stage of their careers. That's Eichel at 19 and Matthews at 18.

But if Matthews was viewed as the superior prospect, he would have gone 2nd and not Eichel.

 

[TheDoldrums]

But if Matthews was viewed as the superior prospect, he would have gone 2nd and not Eichel.

He hadn't had his draft year yet...

And no one went anywhere, this is all hypothetical lol

 

[jcs0218]

He hadn't had his draft year yet...

McKenzie is saying that Matthews would have gone 3rd if he had have been eligible for the 2015 draft.

1. McDavid
2. Eichel
3. Matthews

 

[Rabid Ranger]

There are things each player does better than the other. I think Eichel is probably more talented all-around and a better playmaker. Better skater. I would say Matthews is the superior goal scorer and the better two-way player.

 

[All Mod Cons]

Is Jack Eichel better than Auston Matthews?

I am wondering what the majority of people think.

It's about time this question was asked. How this has not been discussed before is beyond me.