Interesting you have Marc-Andre Bernier in there. I mean, he's got great hands, a strong shot, but his skating will hold him back I think. I'm actually quite worried about his skating, because he almost plays as if he's given up on his skating. I've watched him probably 30 times over the last two years, and while I like his hands and shot, his skating scares me, and I don't see much improvement at all.
Now, if he had Ben Eager's wheels, he'd be right there with those other guys. Likewhise, if Eager had Bernier's offensive skills, he'd be a better player. Personally, I think Eager will be a great fighter who could be taught to become a good grinder too. I think he could actually become a hell of a checking line winger, but, I would be very surprised if Eager ever puts up 50 points in the NHL. Eager and Bernier morphed into one would be quite a good player, but on their own, they have major flaws that will I think will hold them back.
I'm going to say the next best thing is going to be Nathan Horton, or Rick Nash.
