Jordan is generally where offense goes to die. He’s had two or three brief moments in his canes career where he got into beast mode but that’s it. Some canes fans think because he had one to finish last season that he’s finally broken out. In his 30’s.
Maybe he will have a uptick this year but that’s more likely because his linemates are gonna put up a lot of pts and he’s going to benefit. I doubt it’ll be because he shoots any better, takes the puck to the net any better, or has better vision. He won’t have to go anywhere near beast mode to get pts, so if he doesn’t put up at least 49 it could be the most disappointing yet.
Eric is a number one center wrapping up his career. Jordan at his very best was a decent number two who put up 49 pts. I’ve found him to be on the average an offensive disappointment at that spot. He’s great at possession along the boards, and he rarely turns the puck over. He uses his size well and waits for a point to open up to pass to. He’s amazing at faceoffs. He covers his man in the slot very well and never leaves the zone early. He’s very responsible. The disappointment has always been about offense, and it’s where the two clearly separate.
If you’re talking the leadership department, the disparity is just as big. Eric had his flaws but overall did a good job. Jordan has gotten better, and he’s great in the locker room from what it’s said but being captain wasn’t his thing. Maybe it was too much respect for filling his brothers shoes, but he didn’t even want it. When he finally did do it as co captains with Faulk the leadership was off. Though Faulk is equally responsible there.
