Edmonton Oilers: Eberle's Problems Stem From Accuracy
Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle found himself finally finding his touch of late. He had three goals in four games and seemed to be back to his scoring ways. Now, he’s in the midst of a four-game point drought.
As he falters again, Eberle finds himself struggling to put up goals. The main problem he is having all stems from his inability to shoot the puck straight on net. He’s had 133 shots this season, but 243 shot attempts. A little over 50 percent of his shots actually make it on goal.
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The biggest problem surrounding Eberle’s play is that his plays are rushed. He comes in with great speed, but is too quick to fire the puck and doesn’t mentally take the time to process his plays. That being said, his biggest enemy is his own shooting.
Trade Block?
As per reports, Eberle’s name has appeared on the trade market more often than not. With his continuous struggles, it seems that his future with the team is becoming a question mark. He only has a few years remaining on his contract, and isn’t exactly proving his worth. Not to mention, he can barely crack the top-six, and his value has been on the decline.
Edmonton is in the midst of fighting for their postseason lives, as well as the Pacific Division lead. They need a winger with speed who can put up scoring on the right side, and Eberle is supposed to be that man. However, he doesn’t have the chemistry or momentum that he used to play with. In fact, he appears sluggish at times, and gives up too quickly on his chances.
If Eberle is to remain with the team, he will have to actually start getting pucks on net. If not, he could be ready to pack his bags.
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