Jack Eichel

[theIceWookie]

Honestly, I didn't forget about him I see him more challenging for a top 5 selection then a top 3. I believe the top 3 will be some combination of McDavid, Eichel, Hanifin, Barzal.

I wouldn't count out either of the Swedish dman (Rasmus Andersson or Oliver Kylington) for top 5 or even top 3.

[petegreg21]

Can you guys tell me about him ? Projections/forecasts, playing style, players he kind of reminds you of. He seems to be mounting a bit of a challenge to McDavid, that's mighty high prasie. Deserved or over hyped ? Would love to know your thoughts on him and what you thought of his play this season. Thanks !

His skating is absolutely unbelievable - he stands out the second he steps on the ice because of it.
He has great vision, excellent passer, seems to always put himself in a position to score.
In terms of somebody he reminds me of, if he was to improve his stick handling i think his game is eerily similar to that of Nathan MacKinnon. That being said, while both have very high compete levels, Eichel seems a bit more tenacious on his forecheck. He's also a bit bigger than Mack.

Honestly, I didn't forget about him I see him more challenging for a top 5 selection then a top 3. I believe the top 3 will be some combination of McDavid, Eichel, Hanifin, Barzal.

I like Barzal. Very good player, but I think he may get passed next year. Guys like Oliver Kylington, Pavel Zacha and Mikko Rantanen all have great opportunities to make a big splash.