(Do I Dare?) Jack Eichel's first NHL season predictions

[Avangard]

Well, now with the Evan Rodriguez signing in BUF, we can almost be sure Eichel will start his year there.

[havanablast21]

Well Done Sabres!

[distantyeti58]

I really don't think Eichel will match up to McDavid. I don't believe they're as close as a lot of people are saying. NCAA players are really hard to project; and it's not like all Hobey Baker winners turn out to thrive in the NHL. I watched him in the WJC and NCAA tournament and really wasn't blown away by him. He's not gonna have a lot of help in Buffalo. I'd peg him in the 70s down the road, could flirt with a point per game if the stars align perfectly, but I don't see him hitting that mark consistently. I'll go out on a limb and say he debuts in the 30s and grows into the 50s by Year 3. Conservative I know, but I just don't see it.

nice post and i will keep it in the back of my mind as i draft eichel this year, but tobe fair its not like macdavid blew anyone away at the world juniors either. i have not seen eichel play and would love to have seen him for a few games during his regular season so i could get a better perspective on him, not just at tournaments

[mounD]

I try to stay away from making projections for rookies in the NHL, but suffice it to say I've got really high hopes from what I've seen / read / heard etc. This guy has ELITE talent.

[Zorro]

Eichel will be playing in Buffalo this year!!

I think he will be in the 45-55 point range for his first year with e.kane..