Connor McDavid vs Jack Eichel

[Plub]

There isn't much of a gap as far as talent goes. Some could argue there is no gap at all. However, McDavid is a Canadian playing Major Junior hockey and the media has been hyping him for years. Eichel is an American playing NCAA hockey.

The hype behind McDavid simply won't be stopped. He will go number one no matter what happens due to this. So I suppose the gap between whether he'll go one or not is starting to widen into a sure thing. The gap in talent is much smaller if there at all.

 

[Master Radishes]

Not super big. But McDavid is off to a phenomenal start and is cementing the lead he already had.

 

[CanadienShark]

Not a huge gap right now, but a very clear one, imo.

 

[nbwingsfan]

I'm not as big of a fan of McDavid as many people are, but he's still a step above Eichel.

Every year the media likes to create a "Who will go #1" type story, but it always ends up being the one we expected.

 

[VictorLustig]

It's pretty big, always has been.

 

[JarvisFunk]

There isn't much of a gap as far as talent goes. Some could argue there is no gap at all. However, McDavid is a Canadian playing Major Junior hockey and the media has been hyping him for years. Eichel is an American playing NCAA hockey.

The hype behind McDavid simply won't be stopped. He will go number one no matter what happens due to this. So I suppose the gap between whether he'll go one or not is starting to widen into a sure thing. The gap in talent is much smaller if there at all.

Whatever helps you sleep at night

 

[StuckOutHere]

There isn't much of a gap as far as talent goes. Some could argue there is no gap at all. However, McDavid is a Canadian playing Major Junior hockey and the media has been hyping him for years. Eichel is an American playing NCAA hockey.

The hype behind McDavid simply won't be stopped. He will go number one no matter what happens due to this. So I suppose the gap between whether he'll go one or not is starting to widen into a sure thing. The gap in talent is much smaller if there at all.

Let's be real, only reason he chose NCAA is because he is scared of McDavid.

 

[R S]

Let's be real, only reason he chose NCAA is because he is scared of McDavid.

 

[DrunkElkCZ]

There is a considerable gap...
McDavid = Michael Schumacher
Eichel = David Coulthard

 

[boredmale]

I say the gap is this big

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[Michael Brand Eggs]

Not very big at alI.

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

We will know a year from now. Both will be playing for lousy teams and competing for the Calder.

 

[Microsens]

Kid is a stud. I give a slight edge to Eichel over MaDavid tho.. but not by much.

 

[chunkylover53]

Kid is a stud. I give a slight edge to Eichel over MaDavid tho.. but not by much.

Well...there's a reason this is a McDavid sweepstakes for years now...

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

Kid is a stud. I give a slight edge to Eichel over MaDavid tho.. but not by much.

What is your reasoning for that? McDavids draft year is just as impressive as Crosby's. McDavid has made me believe the hype that he nay be as good as Crosby. I see Eichel as a better Getzlaf/same mold as Modano

 

[Microsens]

What is your reasoning for that? McDavids draft year is just as impressive as Crosby's. McDavid has made me believe the hype that he nay be as good as Crosby. I see Eichel as a better Getzlaf/same mold as Modano

He's very unique. A true power forward with an array of talents.

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

He's very unique. A true power forward with an array of talents.

But why would you take him over McDavid? Just curious


McDavid with a goal tonight, 1+3 midway through the 3rd.

 

[VictorLustig]

Kid is a stud. I give a slight edge to Eichel over MaDavid tho.. but not by much.

Well, then the media has fooled you. It's not very close between them.

 

[avsfan09]

He's very unique. A true power forward with an array of talents.

He's not really a poweforward though. He has the size of one but doesn't necessarily use it a 100% effectively, or in a powerforwardesque manner. He does use his reach for puck protection and that's becoming more and more important in today's NHL.

 

[Scarbarian*]

Kid is a stud. I give a slight edge to Eichel over MaDavid tho.. but not by much.

keep dreaming, I said it before and I will say it 100 timesagain and again. Eichel is no where near McDavid's level, elite prospect no doubt but McDavid is two steps ahead and Eichel wouldn't come close to the impact mcDavid has made.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Why is McDavid considered so much better than Eichel?

Hype?
On paper isn't Eichel the prototypical player you would want to try and build around?
It seems like McDavid is basically considered the lock to go first but what is Eichel lacking in his game, that prevents him from being rated number 1

 

[SChan*]

Because he is better. Eichel has more to prove on a dominant US team.

 

[hattrick3518]

Hall/Seguin all over again. . .

 

[RJ8812*]

because he's Canadian

 

[KuralySnipes]

Hall/Seguin all over again. . .

Hall/Seguin x2. It has the Canada/US aspect to it, and these players are generational talents, I think a step above Hall and Seguin.