John Eichel had 17:32 minutes of ice-time, 42.1% in faceoffs, 4 PIM, 1 SOG and a -1.
I am sure he has some rust to shake off. I don't think you can miss as much hockey as he has over the past few season, have major neck surgery, and come back fresh out the grease.
But until he does, I am hanging onto my prediction that he would never be the same player again, although I expect him to be pretty good still.
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