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3 Reasons Why Jack Eichel Is More Than A Franchise Player

By Jacob Walters

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 04: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a third-period power-play goal against the St. Louis Blues during their game at T-Mobile Arena on December 04, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Blues defeated the Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 04: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a third-period power-play goal against the St. Louis Blues during their game at T-Mobile Arena on December 04, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Blues defeated the Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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You already know the former first-round pick is an excellent piece on the power play. He’s helped Vegas become more dangerous on the man advantage, making them tougher to beat.

But it’s the other stats that tell the story. According to ESPN, he’s projected to finish with 91 points, which would be a career-high. It would also be the most for a Golden Knights player in a single season, shattering William Karlsson’s record of 78 (2017-2018).

That’s not the only record he’d break, though. Jack Eichel is projected to hit 15 power play goals by the season’s end, which would also be a franchise record. It would break Erik Haula’s record of 12, set in 2017-2018. Eichel’s projection of 12 game-winning goals (he currently has four) would break Mark Stone’s record of eight, set in 2021.

In fact, his advanced metrics tell the same story. Currently, he stands tied for first in adjusted goals created in a single season for Vegas (33.8, which was also achieved by Mark Stone in 2021). Eichel’s proving to be the most reliable Knight in every facet.

Just look at his body of work during last season’s Stanley Cup playoffs. Putting up an impressive 20 assists (five of those coming on the power play) was Conn Smythe-worthy, along with his +/- of 14. Franchise players establish themselves in the record books in the NHL. They also inspire their team to be better, which fits the former Sabre perfectly. If there’s any player that deserves more love, it’s Jack Eichel.

(Stats provided by hockeyreference.com)

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