Just was thinking about if the Flames really got the 1st OA (likely not going to happen), but would you pick McDavid or Eichel? Personally, I'd rather pick Eichel. He can play center, but also can play RW as well.
Draftsite says this about him:
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The US born centre may not be as good as the top guy but he sure looks like a player in his own right. He is a quick off the face-off circle skater who can jump onto defender can get pucks before they know it. A power player who could also project to wing, because he has tremendous jump, balance and punch when he engages. Beyond dangerous with the puck. Finds himself the open spaces. Can enter and exit the face-off circle with the the puck and ramp to high gear and let it go as quick as the best. Reads situations and can go ened to end like the 200 foot player he is. Plays centre and is very good there, but his quick release and wall work might have teams projecting him as a attack winger too. He was selected to the roster for the World Junior Under-18 Tournament in April.
Already committed to Boston University.
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I feel like the hype for McDavid is a bit much. I don't think he's necessarily a comparable to Crosby's caliber, but rather one like John Tavares.