Jack Eichel is quietly becoming a top-5 player in the league

[Ace]

16 game point streak now.

 

[FloridaSabresFan]

Eichel and Matthews are at the same level now with Eichel threatening to push ahead and become the better overall player, wouldn’t of predicted this after their rookie years. Eichel keeps progressing and is an elite player.

No they are not on the same level.

 

[Royal Thunder]

Olofsson cheat code keeps the streak alive

Longest streak in the nhl this season

 

[Beukeboom]

Eichel and Matthews are at the same level now with Eichel threatening to push ahead and become the better overall player, wouldn’t of predicted this after their rookie years. Eichel keeps progressing and is an elite player.

Eichel has proven he can drive a whole team forward, and established himself as an early Hart candidate. In my opinion, Matthews has to prove he can play at that level now, before I hold them in the same regard again. Not saying he can't. But Eichel is ahead atm, and it's up to Matthews.

 

[Melkor]

Should've known when started the thread that it somehow will slowly turn into an Eichel's look discussion. Damn people, he's an average curly headed lad, what else to discuss there?

 

[Ace]

People have ignored how much of a one man show Eichel has had to be for years. Piling up points on an offensive powerhouse is great. Leading or being top five in the league in gaining the offensive zone and offensive possession on a team that can’t finish also had elite value...but people didn’t care.

 

[LongWayDown37]

Islanders are kind of heavy and can target Eichel. Games like these highlights the issues of having a soft coach/gm. No one can protect him or give him space. Meanwhile Martin and Clutterbuck are out there looking for a big hit.

Dubas style GM's and european coaches (adhering to european hockey) will never work in this league.

I was wondering what happened to Don Cherry.

 

[Beukeboom]

I was wondering what happened to Don Cherry.

Caps, Boston, Islanders and St Louis are four old school kind of teams. Heavy and tough to play against. Guess what they also have in common? They're all top five in the league atm, and three of them have been in a SC Final the past two years. But good luck with Dubas and the other soft "modern coaches."

To keep this thread more on topic. It will be nice once Dahlin has found his calm again. Can see him, Eichel and Olofsson finally getting the PP to work.

 

[FloridaSabresFan]

Here is the goal for the 16 game point streak.

 

[Melkor]

Sabres are looking impotent out there. Once Eichel's line is on the ice they start cooking something - line change - sabres get pinched hard in their zone. Jack has to be in a serious Hart contention if he drags them in the playoffs.

 

[Melkor]

Jack saves the day again.

 

[Bounces R Way]

If the Sabres make the playoffs Eichel has got to be a no brainer for the Hart.

 

[start winnin]

Utterly dominant right now

 

[Bgav]

Better than Mathews

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Time to edit this title to Top 5.

Guy is worth the price of admission, amazing player.

 

[Snippit]

He's been getting held literally all game, still comes out with 2 points

 

[LGBlues]

Flat out amazing.

 

[Melkor]

Time to edit this title to Top 5.

Guy is worth the price of admission, amazing player.

Got you.

 

[Melkor]

Jack has shown an unnecessary respect for a teammate instead of shooting himself and completing a one man show. Nonetheless Sabres are not getting a point without him today.

 

[Dirty Dog]

The dude is an absolute beast. Wicked shot, amazing hustle, 10/10 playmaking skills, and incredibly strong on the puck. Also, hell of a leader

 

[Dubi Doo]

He took over the game as it went along. Unfortunately he made a bad choice in OT resulting in a goal, but 3v3 hockey is bogus anyways.

 

[explore]

Officially top-5 in scoring now. Tied with Marchand for 4th overall in points.

 

[Orange Fanta]

Now imagine this eichel playing with a more matured and experienced dahlin...

 

[LongWayDown37]

That was a pretty incredible game from Eichel. The islanders game plan was to beat the shit out of him. He took it and still was the most dominant player on the ice. That game is a 2-0 loss without him.

 

[Deen]

Eichel > Matthews