The Rise of Connor McDavid

[@officially_topped]

Video deserves more appreciation

[@JaknDax]

If he has another 150 pts next season, homie's gonna have a 1000 career points.

[@jedmonds280]

by age 27 aswell, shits wild

[@owenposer6720]

@@jedmonds280Lol he should have it already but injuries and covid are too blame. Oh well, it is what it is.

[@michaelmohrle1773]

That's insane!!

[@Jakmeov]

132 still crazy for the 23-24 season

[@liammitchell2540]

Dudes gonna retire with minimum 1200 points

[@michaelmohrle1773]

Wow it's been awhile since a player like this, he's putting up Wayne Gretzky numbers for God's sake in the modern era where 87 points won the Art Ross title a few years ago !!

[@marcelrae7194]

Gretzky had a couple 200 pony seasons lol

[@michaelmohrle1773]

@@marcelrae7194 True but 64 goals and 89 assists would fit right in the middle of his(Gretzky )stat sheet, pretty much Gretzky, Bossy, and Liemeuix type numbers. Put it this way if Connor scored this in 2015 just his 89 assists would have won the scoring title vs Jamie Benn's 87 combined points that won the Art Ross. Sounds like Gretzky to me.

[@dannycarlow8204]

​@@michaelmohrle1773It sounds nothing like Gretzky. Put it this way, if Wayne would have scored his 163 assists in the season where McDavid scored his 153 points, Wayne would have won the scoring title by 10 points on his assists alone beating McDavid's highest scoring season ever.

[@michaelmohrle1773]

@@dannycarlow8204 I didn't say Gretzky's best point season I said Gretzky type numbers. If you look at Wayne's stats McDavid's 64 goals 89 assists 153 points would fit right in the middle of Wayne's carrer stats, Conner even bumped his assists last season to the 100 level. Pretty much like Gretzky's 1989-90 season where he scored 40 goals and 102 assists.

[@dannycarlow8204]

@@michaelmohrle1773 So you used McDavid's best season to make your point about how just his assists would beat Benn's point total from a totally different season but when Gretzky's best season is used in the same way against McDavid, that's not fair? I was only showing you how flawed your logic is. It's like if you said that what Kucherov did last year sounds a lot like Mario. For McDavid to sound somewhat like Gretzky, he would have to have at least four seasons of 150+ points at this point of his career and have way more than one single 50 goal season. There is absolutely no reason that McDavid should only have one 150 point season and one 50 goal season after nine years.

[@AlexTheOilersFan]

I remember back in 2012, I was in my high school library browsing Sportsnet (or was it NHL?), and I came across an article stating that McDavid could be as good as, or better, than Crosby. And back then, I didn't know much about hockey (certainly not to the degree I know now) and I just remember laughing it off as gibberish, because Crosby was something else entirely. Well as an Oilers fan, I'm so glad we have him. I have never, EVER, seen a player who can change the dynamics of a game like he can, or at least, as frequently as he can. His hockey IQ is off the charts, able to read plays before they happen, make calculated decisions look last second, and absolutely torch players on a daily basis. This guy makes elite defenders look like amateurs on the regular. He is ELITE and he WILL win a cup with Edmonton. It's coming.

[@jakethesnake9621]

Well…we’ll see if you’re right in a few days lol

[@HughJorgan1]

Great video! Some footage and tidbits of info on McD I’d never heard.

[@jaylenbarnes2.079]

Great Video

[@Joel_FNBR]

He’s gonna get 170-190 points and 70+ goals next season

[@trevorsullivan5694]

insane to watch this knowing what he is about to do on Monday. destined for greatness.

[@ShortScrolls]

Amazing video! Keep up the hard work!

[@HecticHockey]

Thank you!

[@CheesyBacon21]

He one of these player that is on my list of: Must Win A Stanley Cup He wants to win the cup, and that is clear as day for everyone.

[@simonmarshall19]

He’ll have to win the Cup down south in the us team

[@lebumjames1373]

he has to sacrifice a pay cut or request a trade. he isn't winning a single cup with the current oilers roster even with the addition of ekholm.

[@jayweiss602]

Nicely done video

[@businessclank1564]

I really hope he gets that cup

[@HecticHockey]

🤞

[@ginadelossantos5392]

Yes yea yessss! Mc David rise of 97 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉! Your brilliantly, I’m absulety amaze w/ u ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mikejennings2772]

It's not arguable that he is the most skilled player of all time, he has made that very clear...good video

[@brownjoosive_]

How he didn't get ROTY, with the Calder. Still blows my mind. Broken collar bone. And still a PPG

[@ethanparker7900]

panarin was healthy and was a point per game just about as well

[@FatLikeKessel]

He’s the G.O.A.T. Hands down

[@EricBussman]

Lmao.. That's the craziest thing I've ever heard. He has the potential one day, maybe, but he couldn't hold a candle to Mario or Wayne yet

[@FatLikeKessel]

@@EricBussman His numbers don’t lie! Not to mention that he’s putting them up in the modern era of hockey itself . Goalies are better, defense is better ……. If he adds a cup or two (which I believe he will) it’s no question

[@EricBussman]

@@FatLikeKessel Gretzky almost doubled his numbers through the first 500 games of their careers. Mario far ahead as well. McDavid has the same numbers as Crosby thru first 500. Yes the numbers don't lie

[@joeydrummer7929]

@@EricBussmanyea but he’s right. That was in an era where goalies were nowhere NEAR as good as they are now and defense was nowhere near as good as it is now. I tend to agree he’s not the GOAT yet but it doesn’t tell the story to just point out Gretzky and Lemieux’s numbers compared to Mcdavid’s without context . He’s on his way to being the GOAT

[@EricBussman]

@@joeydrummer7929 Wtf you talking about man?!? Goalies weren't good?! Martin Brodeur, Patric Roy, Hasek, many others... They weren't good? This wasn't the 60's bro, Gretzky played until 2000, Mario until 2005. You crazy my guy. If that were true then their numbers would reflect that, especially with the defense being as bad as you say. But that's not even close to true. The numbers do not agree with you. Not at all. Their goals-against average and save percentages 20-30 years ago are the exact same as goalies today. And to say that somebody is on their way to becoming GOAT is so silly. Many players were on their way. It's the longevity along with the skills and accomplishments that gives you that status. McDavid is great but he has so many more years he has to be great. He could get injured or lose his greatness like many other players that were great too. And still won't even touch these guys numbers. He is on par with Sidney Crosby. But yeah, he's a great player, nobody is saying he's not

[@rexwu7849]

97 is still less than 98.

[@780tk]

I remember watching that draft lottery with my buddies and all us started freaking out

[@keirpatrick3045]

nice man

[@lilchipps999]

I am a Bruins fan to the core! But my second has become the oilers over time! Lets go oilers!

[@OilersHD97]

Great video!

[@TheMemeBorrower.]

Just want to make a small correction *McDavid has 5 Art Ross trophies.* _Not 6… yet_

[@HecticHockey]

Well he has won it this year, so that's six.

[@TheMemeBorrower.]

@@HecticHockey I don’t mean to be annoying or anything, but he won in 2016-17, 2017-18, 2020-21, 2021-22, and this season 2022-23. However, I’m confident he will win his sixth in the near future.

[@weedman4206]

@@HecticHockey Wrong. This past season made it his 5th, not his 6th.

[@weedman4206]

@@TheMemeBorrower. aye, not a case of being annoying, I mean, facts are facts. IDK if he's thinking that McDavid won it in 2019-20 (that was Draisaitl) or what, but in any case, you're right. McDavid has 5.

[@Pariah_Larry]

Can’t wait to see him play against Bedard

[@itz_puma_2972]

Imagine the damage connor would've done if he wasn't injured in his rookie year

[@nerd_in_space]

McDavid, is the Messi of the NHL

[@RocolianMan10]

I started skating at 2

[@Veczey]

Dude that knee injury is so fucked that he came back over one summer

[@StreetFig]

best regular season player

[@randygoldsmith7480]

Honestly, great video. Just wondering how much Ambien you took before recording the narration. I fell asleep 6 times just listening.

[@constanzaortega4719]

I personally thought it was really refreshing but uhm, hahaha none the less Great vid yo 👍

[@johnkulak9529]

Nice vid

[@CodyDanKeyowski-zy9et]

love it

[@shadowlazers]

As a longtime penguin fan his story seems similar to marry up lots of personal accolades can't get it done in the playoffs when Mario finally got that first cup it was so incredible to witness fast forward a few few decades decades later come Sidney Crosby success with Stanley cops came a lot faster for Sydney in Malkin because they had a super talented or they brought the moon eventual three Stanley Cups I haven't watched hockey in the last 3 years because the league is is Mario said in 1988 and still holds true today is the garage League full of good ISM cheap shots they do not protect and promote their star players I've only watched McDavid highlights and I did see him play one game again the Penguins a few years back and was encouraged by what I saw but he is the most exciting players into Mario Lemieux and I see that is a fan of a franchise that had Jaromir Jagr getting walk-in Sidney Crosby Chris Letang and McDavid surpasses all of them as far as electrifying crabs Crosby's describe the Round Here by a local radio guy saying Crosby is the most skilled role player ever because he gets loose Parks he works in the corners the other 200-foot game and he has the skill and speed to match and Crosby could be spectacular at times but I really like with mcdavid's doing it reminds me of Mario Lemieux which I've been yearning for since 66 retired

[@gollese]

8:19 That as sick!

[@shadowlazers]

Okay that celebration was obviously contrived but I do like it

[@kathleentaylor3198]

How can you say he is the most skilled EVER. Skilled YES not the most EVER.

[@officially_topped]

Bro went from a million views to 200..

[@HecticHockey]

shadow ban :(

[@AlexTheOilersFan]

99 points in 56 games? So then 105 in 56 shouldn't have been surprising.

[@grandcrowdadforde6127]

and la Coupe? Certainly the most talented exciting player now along side A Ovechkin....it took O V 13 years!!! and he s only got 1.............

[@simonmarshall19]

Now he has 3 Hart Trophy’s

[@pattaccone]

99 points in 56 ohl games 106 points in 56 nhl games 😂😂 You know you’re good when !

[@ielucidate1893]

rip the cup

[@douglepong]

The hockey lottery is so dumb. I feel bad for Buffalo.

[@idkmachining6892]

Mcdavid is a Me guy, not a Team guy...

[@emperoralvis6559]

It only appears that way because his skill is so much higher than anyone else in the NHL. Players have to adjust to how fast he is.

[@jordyb1131]

Dude this is so delusional holy shit, Leon had to beg him to start scoring more because he is SO selfless. Pussy

[@idkmachining6892]

and 0 Stanley's

[@BlaineBartlett-j2p]

he is goat

[@TylerEubank]

Better than Sidney?

[@HecticHockey]

Could be

[@CowFX.]

Way better🤣 but Sidney has cup wins under his belt

[@michaelshields6326]

​@@CowFX.Way better is a huge exaggeration. They were pretty even up until the concussions derailed Crosby's trajectory. Both hit 500 points in 369 games. It's actually almost eerie how closely their first 5 seasons matched up.

[@Gergentine]

Having watched both, McDavid is on another level. Too bad edmonton can't ice a team like the penguins had. The cups ain't on mcd. His team is inferior to what Crosby was gifted.

[@Childofbhaal]

@@GergentineBro Crosby played with Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis for a majority of his career lol that’s the difference with Crosby. He elevated the players around him which is what winners and team players do. McDavid is on a team with four 100+ point scorers and Draisaitl and the deadliest PP in the league. The Oilers have had disappointing playoff runs but they do have talent stacked teams

[@KingKaiFistx20]

Hockey finally found its equivalent to Lionel Messi! 🤯

[@Tre16]

Lmfao, you really comparing hockey players to pussy soccer players? Ridiculous.

[@theamazingbulk637]

Mcdavid won his first hart in is second year he never won it in is 4th year that was kucherov that year

[@esvignettes7592]

Well… now we need the fall of 97 since the Oilers are destroying this man’s career

[@evelk5233]

not even the most skilled Oiler ever

[@Plssubtomebro]

He’s close tho

[@mrkanangra]

Tibia, NOT Fibia !.....

[@Mrcoolguy8]

Crosby still better tho

[@Tofflemire5]

arguably? you lost me there. There is no argument in my mind or those with whom I associate.

[@PMdamiYT]

Are you stupid?

[@bryanb7050]

Also the biggest choker in the nhl…the nhl version of Tony romo…stat whore but is not a winner

[@constanzaortega4719]

And he’s a taken guy 👍. Eeeverybody knows, guy with a good woman / partner/ friend by his side? Is a happy guy. Happiness is greatness in a bottle . GoOilers🎉😅

[@stefan660]

Draisaitl and MC David are the best players since gretzky

[@shadowlazers]

Comparing this kid to Gretzky is an insult to Connor McDavid Wayne Gretzky is the most overhyped player in professional sports sure he was the best of his era sure he has points that no one will ever match because the NHL is the NHL but just like Mario Lemieux this guy's skill and ability is leagues above Wayne Gretzky Gretzky was a smart player the playmaker with not exceptional physical tools you don't understand how he scored so many goals iwatches highlights and shot wasn't can you look at the tile Talent he was playing against when guys filled out and goalies kicked it pucks Connor McDavid reminds me of Mario Lemieux Magic on the ice Unstoppable can't keep your eyes off cuz if you blank you're going to miss something is a Pittsburgh fan I love my Crosby and Malkin they are some of the best ever they were blowing at times the Mario Lemieux is mind-blowing all the time did things no other human being could do on the ice McDavid has the Mario factor and maybe will surpass him in my opinion is the greatest of all time I just feel Wayne Gretzky being put in this conversation of this talented kid is an insult to McDavid McDavid is more skilled and Gretzky ever could dream of

[@codydale9123]

I don't really like Gretsky.. But one thing that stands out for me and where I feel Greatsky is better and what makes him Grestsky.. He just kept everything simple. He just put that puck on the net. And no it wasn't beautiful. He didn't have much style. Was nowhere near the too skilled players. But he just kept it simple. If your goal is to outscore your opponent. Goal of hockey is.. put the puck in the net more than the other team. That's where gretsky excelled at.. Hate him or love him. He put the puck in the net. As easy and simple as possible. He didn't need to dangle. Or learn skills. Or have to show off on his way. He just put it in the net.... And I even think.. Pavel Datsyuk is My favorite all time player and as amazing as he is.. He never had the consistency or gretsky.. Everybody in this Era. Us focused on dangles.. skills.. and I think sometimes people forget.. You don't necessarily need any of that to put the puck on the net.. Probably the best player at putting the puck on the net wad gretsky and we can't argue or deny that.... Sometimes it's better to just keep things simple and you don't need any finesse or extra effort and Gretsky was t the best

[@joeydrummer7929]

And now Eichel got a cup before him👍🏼. He also got the better of the matchup in their series this year . Played unbelievable defensive hockey against him and had 9 points in the 2nd round to Mcdavids 10 . Obviously Mcdavid is still the better player but those things I cited can’t be ignored. And when it comes to his defensive play I’d take Eichel over McDavid any day . Cassidy has single-handedly turned Eichel into an outstanding 2 way forward.

[@jsmmacdld3519]

I think oilers will make a better run with Vegas winning cup think it's going to make oilers scary this coming season

[@milanek1527]

Vegas also has something called Depth Scoring and Goaltending.

[@ethanparker7900]

the issue with edmonton is that they have way too much star power and too little depth and toughness@@jsmmacdld3519

[@969kurt]

Then you’re probably the only person in the world that would take Eichel over McDavid. Give your head a damn shake

[@milanek1527]

Vegas had a hot goalie. And Vegas has very good defense. And has depth. Oilers have none or very weak of that.