SeanMoneyHands
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Jack Eichel or Elias Petterson?
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EP but it's very close. I feel like they're even offensively, with Eichel having an extra gear and higher ceiling he's never hit. But EP has the better defensive game. giving him the edge
I said in the other Eichel thread that he’s one of those guys who tends to look better than his numbers and I think Pettersson tends to be the opposite. He can be quite flashy at times but a lot of what he does involves moving the puck out of harms way and into more dangerous areas efficiently and he’s been more productive than Eichel the past two years despite not always looking his best.
That said, his disappearing act in the second half last year was concerning even with the injury explanation. He’s now had two half-season where he became a shell of himself due to nagging injuries where either he can’t find other ways to contribute or the physical problems seem to get in his head. I’d be a little less concerned about the coming season/playoffs with Eichel instead imo.
That said, his disappearing act in the second half last year was concerning even with the injury explanation. He’s now had two half-season where he became a shell of himself due to nagging injuries where either he can’t find other ways to contribute or the physical problems seem to get in his head. I’d be a little less concerned about the coming season/playoffs with Eichel instead imo.
I agree with this and it's probably Eichel until EP40 definitevely passes him but man it's really close.
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Wanted to ask you a genuine question
What kind of player exactly is Pettersson when he’s at his absolute best?
Wanted to ask you a genuine question
What kind of player exactly is Pettersson when he’s at his absolute best?
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Regular season, it's a toss up and likely I'd take EP for the full 82 if both were healthy.
When the games get tight and matter more, Eichel is who I'd pick.
Eichel is more effective, EP is more productive.
Had Eichel not got hurt, I'm quite confident he'd have been a top 5 centre in the league.
When the games get tight and matter more, Eichel is who I'd pick.
Eichel is more effective, EP is more productive.
Had Eichel not got hurt, I'm quite confident he'd have been a top 5 centre in the league.
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At his best? Very close to Datsyuk, except worser defensively.
That's selling EP short here.
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There's really not a lot separating them. I still have Z ahead but Pettersson will likely match or exceed his peak in the next few years. Or maybe he doesn't. The problem with Petterson is that you never quite know what you're going to get.
And Pettersson is more of a cerebral Datsyuk-type, as he doesn't play with the grit or relentless 1-on-1 defensive style of Zetterberg.
Petterson is better and I don't think its even remotely as close as the poll would suggest
Eichel is injury prone and has cracked 80 pts one time in his career
While Petey had some down years he's become a threat to score 100 points now plays a very solid two way game.
Eichel is injury prone and has cracked 80 pts one time in his career
While Petey had some down years he's become a threat to score 100 points now plays a very solid two way game.
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Pettersson at his best is a much better player, but Pettersson goes through too many ups and downs to stay at the level.
Average Pettersson and Eichel are fairly close
Average Pettersson and Eichel are fairly close
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Eichel was tremendous during their cup run. EP was a nonfactor. Regular season aside, playoffs favor Eichel.
No one has mentioned eichel still can’t put together a full healthy season. Factor in health and defensive awareness, I take EP
I feel like the "even" and "can't decide" people might be the same group, distinguished only by how far down the poll they cared to read (I voted even).
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This. EP has yet to carry his team to a cup. Pettersson has been hugely underwhelming in the playoffs and he needs "Lets go Petey" chants from the home faithful to get him going.
