Both are pretty different centres so they're hard to compare. Anyone saying that they aren't very close is out to lunch tho
This is a good point. They are different, but they are close. I still maintain what Mckenzie said in his tweet. Had Matthews been in the 2015 draft he would have gone 3rd OA. But I put them in the same tier as Centers go. Anyone claiming they are not, lose any credibility they may have here.
This is a thread of who will score more points this year. Perhaps a newer thread is more accurate later this year. I think Eichel has been much maligned here due to his circumstances. You still see this in this thread.
I want to see how perceptions may have changed on him now that the Sabres are icing a respectable line up. For the 1st time in Eichel's NHL career. For those that always believed in him, this is all they have asked for. Just put him on a non tire fire team, and see how good he looks.
I would say, points aside, his first year as a Captain of the Sabres, after 22 games. Things have gone well. He is proving to be a good leader, and a player that can lead a good team. There is still a lot of work. The season is long. But for now Sabres fans have cautious reason to be optimistic this is an improved team now under Botterill and Housley.