Not an elite player/difference maker? Wut. He was over ppg in the two seasons prior to this one in that dumpster fire organization. Lol who do you consider elite?
- apex123

This seems to be a lax different definition of the term "Elite". Generally speaking, a powerplay specialist is not considered an Elite player.

To be considered Elite, a forward must be multifaceted and able to excel at multiple aspects of the game. Any Elite player has the gifts to lead their franchise out of the cellar. Without a doubt, Eichel is a highly valuable asset and gifted player. With a bit of coaching he may yet develop into an Elite level player, but he has not shown it yet.

Even the Sabres are aware of his limitations. This is why they foolishly decided to sign Staal in the off-season. They wanted him for high-risk defensive zone coverage where Eichel has not been reliable.

Not an elite player/difference maker? Wut. He was over ppg in the two seasons prior to this one in that dumpster fire organization. Lol who do you consider elite?
- apex123

He had a bad year this year for hime but the year prior Eichel was a top 5 player in the league. He can be dominant. He's big, can skate, is competitive and not afraid of contact.
It would be worth giving up a good young player like Suzuki and more to get him, if he has his head on straight

This seems to be a lax different definition of the term "Elite". Generally speaking, a powerplay specialist is not considered an Elite player.

To be considered Elite, a forward must be multifaceted and able to excel at multiple aspects of the game. Any Elite player has the gifts to lead their franchise out of the cellar. Eichel, a valuable asset, has proven to a gifted player, but he has not demonstrated elite level status.
- Jackie Daytona

Are you talking about generational talent vs elite?

Active NHL players:

To me generational talents are: Crosby, McDavid, maybe Matthews

Elite: Malkin, Marner, Draisaitl, Stamkos, Kucherov etc. Eichel maybe on the cusp to elite

Are you talking about generational talent vs elite?

Active NHL players:

To me generational talents are: Crosby, McDavid, maybe Matthews

Elite: Malkin, Marner, Draisaitl, Stamkos, Kucherov etc. Eichel maybe on the cusp to elite
- habs88888

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- mr.peanut

You are an elite pornstar

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- habs88888

i'm looking for a new fluffer. Interested?

impossible, she just went to get me a beer
- fidopro

and never came back.

Are you talking about generational talent vs elite?

Active NHL players:

To me generational talents are: Crosby, McDavid, maybe Matthews

Elite: Malkin, Marner, Draisaitl, Stamkos, Kucherov etc. Eichel maybe on the cusp to elite
- habs88888

I agree 100%. These, and many others, are elite level players.
Eichel is on the cusp, but hasn't developed into an elite player yet.

I find the real questions are: Does he want to come to Montreal, can a favourable deal be found, and do the Habs have the ability to coach and motivate him to become an elite player?

i'm looking for a new fluffer. Interested?
- mr.peanut

I respectfully decline

I agree 100%. These, and many others, are elite level players.
Eichel is on the cusp, but hasn't developed into an elite player yet.

I find the real questions are: Does he want to come to Montreal, can a favourable deal be found, and do the Habs have the ability to coach and motivate him to become an elite player?
- Jackie Daytona

With MB this deal is not happening, unless there is a new GM

Get a room.

I respectfully decline
- habs88888

rude

He had a bad year this year for hime but the year prior Eichel was a top 5 player in the league. He can be dominant. He's big, can skate, is competitive and not afraid of contact.
It would be worth giving up a good young player like Suzuki and more to get him, if he has his head on straight
- Rang

Not according to the pro scout, he can't carry his team out of the cellar so he's just good.

This seems to be a lax different definition of the term "Elite". Generally speaking, a powerplay specialist is not considered an Elite player.

To be considered Elite, a forward must be multifaceted and able to excel at multiple aspects of the game. Any Elite player has the gifts to lead their franchise out of the cellar. Without a doubt, Eichel is a highly valuable asset and gifted player. With a bit of coaching he may yet develop into an Elite level player, but he has not shown it yet.

Even the Sabres are aware of his limitations. This is why they foolishly decided to sign Staal in the off-season. They wanted him for high-risk defensive zone coverage where Eichel has not been reliable.
- Jackie Daytona

Well his offensive abilities are certainly in the upper echelon of elite, you can't argue that. If you want to say he sucks otherwise I have no interest of banging my head into a wall arguing with you.

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- AGalchenyuk27

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- kicksave856

on on

Are you talking about generational talent vs elite?

Active NHL players:

To me generational talents are: Crosby, McDavid, maybe Matthews

Elite: Malkin, Marner, Draisaitl, Stamkos, Kucherov etc. Eichel maybe on the cusp to elite
- habs88888

I have doubts Marner would be called elite if he wasnt playing with Matthews. If I was building a team right now I'd take Eichel over Stamkos as well.

on on
- mr.peanut

- kicksave856

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I have doubts Marner would be called elite if he wasnt playing with Matthews. If I was building a team right now I'd take Eichel over Stamkos as well.
- apex123

Maybe it’s the other way around with Matthews lol

There are a lot of guys that I don’t have on this list, Ovechkin, MacKinnon, Rantanen being in the elite as well amongst others, too many to name

Definitely want to build the team around elite healthy players

Maybe it’s the other way around with Matthews lol

There are a lot of guys that I don’t have on this list, Ovechkin, MacKinnon, Rantanen being in the elite as well amongst others, too many to name
- habs88888

Marner would still be very good on his own, but I think playing with Matthews makes him look a bit better. Matthews' release is so deadly he could probably still be elite playing with Byron and Armia (hyperbole but still). No debate with the rest of the names. They're all absolutely elite. Colorado is my pick to win both because they should be the most hungry and the MacKinnon line has to be the best line in the NHL.

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Marner would still be very good on his own, but I think playing with Matthews makes him look a bit better. Matthews' release is so deadly he could probably still be elite playing with Byron and Armia (hyperbole but still). No debate with the rest of the names. They're all absolutely elite. Colorado is my pick to win both because they should be the most hungry and the MacKinnon line has to be the best line in the NHL.
- apex123

Would rather have COL win than TB that’s for sure

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- pete26

Getting ready for game 1?