"Ebs is a super smart player," Barzal said after the Islanders 6-4 win over Colorado. "He's always in the right spots, and he's got a knack for the net so he's easy to play with."
Weight sees a veteran player who is getting more comfortable in his new surroundings.
"He's a guy that we watch a lot of movies with," Weight said. "We stay on him in a positive matter and support him. We try to get him out there in places to succeed. He's a heck of a player and it's always good to see him get on the board and contribute. He's going to get better and better for our team and be more comfortable and I learn more about him every game."
Weight, who played for six teams including the Islanders and Oilers, said he knows it will be a little strange for Eberle to see his former team at first.
"He was there a long time," Weight said. "Of course it's not in Edmonton yet, but it's always special. You always feel something special."
Eberle said that won't be a problem, but seeing former teammates like Nugent-Hopkins and Connor McDavid across the ice will give him some extra juice.
"When you know people on the other team you compete a little bit harder because you want to beat them a little bit more," Eberle said.