C Jack Eichel - Boston University, NCAA (2015 Draft)

[wings5]

100% agree. He lacks tenacity on the forecheck and does not pursue open ice with enough urgency, both of which is a concern. He's got all the talent in the world though.

He's just like Ryan Getzlaf, he'll be fine.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

He's just like Ryan Getzlaf, he'll be fine.

Disagree. He doesn't have nearly the same edge to his game. Stylistically, they play the game in a similar way, but Getzlaf is a tough customer. Eichel has the temperament of like an E Staal.

 

[wings5]

Disagree. He doesn't have nearly the same edge to his game. Stylistically, they play the game in a similar way, but Getzlaf is a tough customer. Eichel has the temperament of like an E Staal.

I meant more at the same age, Getzlaf didn't always have that drive and edge to his game.

 

[Moskau]

I meant more at the same age, Getzlaf didn't always have that drive and edge to his game.

Honestly I think he had more edge when he was younger.

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Also Eichels a better skater imo, so think a better skating less physical Getzlaf( If you like that comparison)..thats a pretty good player.

 

[wings5]

Also Eichels a better skater imo, so think a better skating less physical Getzlaf( If you like that comparison)..thats a pretty good player.

Or better skating Spezza, which ever you prefer.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Honestly I think he had more edge when he was younger.

Yea for sure. He's chilled out agood amount.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Or better skating Spezza, which ever you prefer.

Spezza and Getzlaf have vastly different approaches to the game. Spezza is a perimeter player who relies on speed, reach, and elusiveness. He thrives on making plays at top speed.

Getzlaf is a beast in the corners and loves making the stationary low to high passes, similar to the wah Eichel finds teammates.

 

[Ace88*]

Lmao what? Spezza does not and never has relied on making plays at top speed. That's like, the opposite of his game...

 

[usascout1]

IMO Getzlaf comparison is a pretty accurate one.

 

[Feed Me A Stray Cat]

Going to the BU home opener tonight. Excited to see this kid.

 

[usascout1]

Excited to see what he does tonight against Michigan State.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Any streams for the game tonight?

 

[Paxon]

Any streams for the game tonight?

Here's a list of all the NCAA games. Here's the link for the Boston University game.

 

[tealhockey]

Any streams for the game tonight?

College Sports Live streaming is 10 bucks a month, if you want to go that route: http://www.goterriers.com/collegesportslive/?media=468312

 

[Coaches Coroner]

Honestly I think he had more edge when he was younger.

I remember in his draft year, Getzlaf was knocked for lack of intensity and lack of consistency in junior. I think that's what people are referring to, not a Getzlaf younger in his NHL career.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Thanks guys

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

College Sports Live streaming is 10 bucks a month, if you want to go that route: http://www.goterriers.com/collegesportslive/?media=468312

So... How has he done tonight against tougher competition?

 

[Get North]

So... How has he done tonight against tougher competition?

Finished with 1 assist.

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

Finished with 1 assist.

Thank you, sir.

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

So... How has he done tonight against tougher competition?

Speaking as a MSU alumnus, the Spartans haven't been tougher competition for a while now.

 

[S E P H]

Finished with 1 assist.

Lol, lets not be biased here okay. It was a primary assist in a game that finished 1-0.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Lol, lets not be biased here okay. It was a primary assist in a game that finished 1-0.

There is nothing biased about saying "finished with one assist". That's a fact. Bias would be like: My favourite player is Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel sucks and only got one measly assist.

 

[thething]

Lol, lets not be biased here okay. It was a primary assist in a game that finished 1-0.

Had he said "finished with only one assist" then you could say he was biased but he phrased it neutrally.

 

[Get North]

Lol, lets not be biased here okay. It was a primary assist in a game that finished 1-0.

I had no idea whether it was a primary or secondary assist since I just saw 1 under A.