Why does everybody think Eichel is an awkward skater?

[Rex Banner]

He's one of those skaters that make it look effortless.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

This is literally the first I've heard of this.

 

[Warden of the North]

This is literally the first I've heard of this.

Me too.

 

[Cunuck]

"Unique" is definitely the better way to describe his skating. He almost reminds me a little of Kevin Bieksa in the way he skates (obviously Bieksa being much less effective) as they both are much more upright than most.

 

[Bedards Dad]

Interesting. Would love to hear this. Post some links to the examples so I can hear this too.

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[X66]

The only thing ever absurd about people talking about Eichel's skating was when some posters on here thought he was a better skater than McDavid, lol.

 

[Diddy]

What? I've never heard anyone say this. His skating is a piece of art.

 

[Hackett]

This is the first time I've heard of eichel being considered an awkward skater.

I like the way he's able to slow the play down and let things infront of him unfold. He's got ultimate poise, and that may get confused with being a slow skater..... I dunno.

 

[ponder]

His style is certainly unique/weird, but he's still widely regarded as an elite skater. Arguably the most explosive skater of anyone his size (6'2"+, 200+ lbs).

 

[SmCurse]

I think it has to do with being lower to the ground and taking those longer strides. Which is what they teach you to do in power skating.

I think Eichel and Doug Hamilton should be the poster boys for power skating and how to skate correctly in hockey -videos, especially Eichel.
It's basically everybody else that don't have a technique that clean.

 

[Josepho]

I completely get what OP is talking about, just look at this video.



He makes it look incredibly effortless and it's definitely pleasing to watch. Not sure if I'd use the word "awkward", but he's probably the most unique skater in the league.

 

[tony d]

Never heard this about Eichel before. His skating is among his best attributes.

 

[Bedards Dad]

Never heard this about Eichel before. His skating is among his best attributes.

You are confusing different with bad.

Eichel is a GREAT skater, but it does not look like other great skaters. he has his own style.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Eichel is not an awkward skater, he just has an upright stance despite taking very long strides.

 

[Viletho]

You are confusing different with bad.

Eichel is a GREAT skater, but it does look like other great skaters. he has his own style.

Look to me there is a lot of people confusing both.

I mean you can skate differently than everybody and still be effective. How is that difficult to understand.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

He doesn't look fast and that's because he uses long powerful strides opposed to quick feet moreso than most players

 

[Bedards Dad]

Look to me there is a lot of people confusing both.

I mean you can skate differently than everybody and still be effective. How is that difficult to understand.

HAHA, completely missed a word...

I don't think anyone is arguing you can't have your own style and be effective. It just so happens his style looks a little awkward when compared to traditional elite skaters.

 

[Aladyyn]

Hello, I am everybody.

To answer your question, remove the face of each player on the ice, their numbers, even their body shape, etc. And I can likely spot Jack Eichel still from his skating style.

I hope this answers your question.

Have a good day.

He might be the most easily recognizable player in the league, between his stride and long stick. NHL should market him more.

 

[Samsonite23]

I've heard him called awkward before, but most people call it unique.

 

[Bedards Dad]

He might be the most easily recognizable player in the league, between his stride and long stick. NHL should market him more.

He plays for a team that is not on the top of anyone radar, and is a goofy looking kid with a bland personality on camera. Not exactly what Marketing dreams are made of.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

He might be the most easily recognizable player in the league, between his stride and long stick. NHL should market him more.

Of all the players in the NHL, Eichel is the easiest one to recognize for you? Not Crosby, not McDavid, not Kane, not Ovechkin, not Karlsson?

 

[Aladyyn]

He plays for a team that is not on the top of anyone radar, and is a goofy looking kid with a bland personality on camera. Not exactly what Marketing dreams are made of.

Bland personality? I think you're just not paying attention.

Of all the players in the NHL, Eichel is the easiest one to recognize for you? Not Crosby, not McDavid, not Kane, not Ovechkin, not Karlsson?

It takes 1 second to recognize Eichel, regardlesss of situation. Guys like Kane and Crosby don't immediately stand out in every situation. Eichel just looks very unique at all times. Even when he's pouting

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

It takes 1 second to recognize Eichel, regardlesss of situation. Guys like Kane and Crosby don't immediately stand out in every situation. Eichel just looks very unique at all times. Even when he's pouting

I don't know Eichel quite enough to recognize him in all situations and I'm a hardcore hockey fan. I could recognize him by the way he skates or shoots the puck, but I wouldn't spot him as fast as I would spot Ovechkin for instance.

 

[Jesus Take the Wheel]

Bland personality? I think you're just not paying attention.



It takes 1 second to recognize Eichel, regardlesss of situation. Guys like Kane and Crosby don't immediately stand out in every situation. Eichel just looks very unique at all times. Even when he's pouting

I'm pretty sure you think that just because you are a sabres fan.. as an Oilers fan I can say the exactly same thing about McDavid..

 

[Aladyyn]

I don't know Eichel quite enough to recognize him in all situations and I'm a hardcore hockey fan. I could recognize him by the way he skates or shoots the puck, but I wouldn't spot him as fast as I would spot Ovechkin for instance.

I might be a little too sensitive to it because I've watched 180+ Eichel games in the last 2 years

Most Sabers fans can likely recognize him from his stance alone. I expect the rest of the world to catch up within a few years