Source: Will Graves, The Associated Press, October 23, 2017 ‘If you’re a young guy like me, [Crosby’s success is] what you want to do with your career’ The fan in Connor McDavid comes out whenever he sees Sidney Crosby’s familiar No. 87 on TV. “When you’re watching, you’re hoping for him to do something cool,”… Continue reading McDavid plays fan, Crosby plays it cool ahead of 1st meeting of season
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Connor McDavid’s skating coach: ‘I think he can add more speed’
Source: Sonny Sachdeva, Sportsnet.ca, October 15, 2017 Connor McDavid’s speed and puck control from one end to the other, getting it up to 40 km/h before stopping on a dime and scoring. With a hefty 2017 trophy haul in the books and a slew of highlight-reel performances already etched in Edmonton Oilers history, Connor McDavid has already cemented himself… Continue reading Connor McDavid’s skating coach: ‘I think he can add more speed’
Connor McDavid clocked going over 40 km/h during dazzling end-to-end rush against the Calgary Flames
Source: Phil Heidenreich, Global News, October 6, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid has reached hockey superstardom at a remarkably rapid rate and many NHL fans already know his explosive speed is partly what has propelled his ascension to hockey greatness. Now that impressive velocity has been verified. During the Oilers’ season opener against the… Continue reading Connor McDavid clocked going over 40 km/h during dazzling end-to-end rush against the Calgary Flames
McDavid’s hat trick puts out Flames on opening night
Source: Shane Jones, The Canadian Press, October 5, 2017 Edmonton forward becomes 1st Oiler to accomplish feat to begin season Connor McDavid looks more than ready to pick up where he left off last season. McDavid had a hat trick as the Oilers defeated the rival Calgary Flames 3-0 on Wednesday night in Edmonton’s home… Continue reading McDavid’s hat trick puts out Flames on opening night
Connor McDavid highlights Canada's early IIHF world championship roster
Source: CBC Sports, April 11th, 2016 Duchene, Hall, O’Reilly return to defend gold Canada is already putting together a strong roster with the inclusion of rookie phenom Connor McDavid as the team hopes to defend gold at the upcoming 2016 IIHF world championship in Russia. The 19-year-old Edmonton Oilers centre will be joined by world juniors teammates Max Domi and Sam Reinhart.… Continue reading Connor McDavid highlights Canada's early IIHF world championship roster