WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Experts Weigh in on Lukas Reichel

The Blackahwks' scouting staff liked what they saw in
Lukas Reichel
and
took him No. 17 overall on Tuesday evening
, but what are the draft experts saying?
Here are just a few takes on the newest winger in the Blackhawks' prospect pool:

"Reichel's playmaking ability might be even better than his release. The quickness with which he makes his decisions, including smart passes in traffic or on the rush, stands out. Despite his relatively slight frame, he gets into the hard areas of the ice and isn't afraid to get to the front of the net. After maybe another year in Europe and perhaps another season or two in the AHL, Reichel could be a really effective winger with a chance to grow into a top-six role down the line if everything breaks just right." - Chris Peters, ESPN

"Reichel had an impressive season playing versus men and getting regular minutes in the DEL for a good club in Eisbaren Berlin. I always saw some skill and speed in his game, but this season I saw a high level of creativity with the puck, making difficult plays through defenders and to his teammates. He has the skill and the pace to score in the NHL. I wouldn't call him the true playmaker you want running a power play, but he sees the ice well and gets a high IQ grade due to how well he creates in small areas. The last time he recorded a penalty was two seasons ago in junior club play, but I don't think he's soft. I've seen him be hard on his puck pursuits, drive the net frequently and win battles versus bigger players." - Corey Pronman, The Athletic
"Too much creativity and offensive upside to worry about some teachable details defensively." - Sam Cosantino, Sportsnet