It amazes me that he still puts up points despite playing subpar of his own standard. I’ve been told he is showing signs of being tired, and this 11F forward system may be a pet of that, and I hope this break is enough for him. Prior to the last five or so games he was looking so improved this season. Really feel like he’s fallen back into playing passive defense and bad, contagious body language to go with it. I like to blame Bogosian et al for the goals against, but Eichel was on the ice for his typical extended shifts for some of those.
Anyone rethinking the tank needs to look at Eichel and consider this franchise is NOTHING without him. And he is on an amazing contract.
Hope he meets the 50g pace. Damn well deserves it. He’s done it with beta boy Reinhart and Oloffson being both of their preferred setup guys. At least this season I have not had many ‘just shoot it Eichel’ moments like I have had in years past.
I was afraid with Housley he was going to learn all the worst habits, but Krueger has been the best influence ever.
Awful haircut, great player, Jack Eichel.