Jack Eichel has landed where the Golden Knights need him most: right among the NHL’s elite.
NHL Network slotted the Vegas center at No. 10 in its Top 50 Players Right Now list, a four-spot jump from last year. That makes him the highest-ranked Golden Knight on the board, with teammate Mitch Marner coming in at No.
- Eichel finished just ahead of Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets and just behind Quinn Hughes of the Minnesota Wild.
For Vegas, the ranking matches what the numbers have been saying. Eichel put together his second straight season with at least 90 points, becoming the first Golden Knight in franchise history to do it.
He finished last season with 27 goals and 63 assists in 74 games. The playoff production didn’t match the regular-season pace - two goals in 22 games - but the workload still showed what he brings when he’s on the ice.
That’s the bigger point here: Eichel is the engine. When he’s healthy, he drives offense, opens up chances for his linemates, and gives Vegas the kind of center every contender leans on. Without him, the Golden Knights’ profile changes fast.
The team’s record without him tells part of that story. Vegas is 223-128-35 all-time without Eichel in the lineup, with a .623 points percentage.
With him, the Golden Knights are 178-96-41, good for a .630 points percentage. The margin isn’t dramatic, but it underscores the same reality - take away your top center, and life gets harder in a hurry.
That’s why there’s real buzz around the idea of Eichel chasing the first 100-point season in franchise history. He has the kind of game that can tilt the ice: he reads defenses, moves past defenders, and changes the tempo whenever he wants.
For a team built to contend, that kind of player isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation.
So while some may argue about whether No. 10 is high enough, the placement fits the way Vegas runs. Eichel is carrying the kind of responsibility that comes with being one of the league’s best, and he’s settling into that role more completely by the year.
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