They Couldn't Have Dreamed This

[@ryans413]

People forget Hyman requested to come here and requested a tour of the building. Holland didn’t go looking for Hyman. It was Hyman that came looking for Edmonton. When I player says I want to play here you don’t say no you say how much.

[@krisrolph1058]

Hyman feels like Smytty honestly, just nothing but pure love for him edit: he gets 49 cause his 50th will get called back

[@mugmoment]

HAHAHAHAHA too true

[@jasonrollans8040]

That's pretty funny, hahaha! But I agree with you... He definitely has that Smytty feel... He will be a fan favorite forever!

[@darpompie4354]

If you count all the goals that got called back on him, he would probably already be at 50. So your guess is spot on considering his luck

[@bilbobaggins4462]

@krisrolph1058 - 100% agree! And Smitty was my all-time favorite!

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Good call. They look like they could be related.

[@shoresy4084]

And he’s had more goals called back than anyone in the league. Crazy

[@shawnwharry952]

I hate to say it but most of his goals that are called back are good calls.

[@Jage7]

Man did he ever go on a bad run of goals called back too, people forget

[@Skynertia]

The sheer amount of "50-50" calls that never go his way is so disheartening that it's almost become funny.

[@metcrix110]

​@shawnwharry952 alright tell me is it goalie interference when the enemy teams player pushed hyman teammate into the goalie?

[@shawnwharry952]

I did say most.@@metcrix110

[@vohan12121]

Something that goes unnoticed is how hard he works night in and night out. He's always racing for the puck, pushing himself harder than everyone else on the team.

[@AmosDohms]

I wouldn't say that's unnoticed, it's his defining characteristic in when people talk about him in Edmonton.

[@Gl-my8fw]

That isnt unnoticed we have noticed that since his 1st year as a leaf.

[@DoubleDOwnage]

Vinnie and Ekholm have been putting in work lately

[@johanstinson]

Unnoticed? Where? Certainly not in Edmonton

[@dana102083]

​ are making plays and shooting pucks. Very noticable!!❤

[@calixa]

he scored a solo effort goal about 2 months ago that was ELITE level scoring, it got called back, but i was watching them game and i was like WHO WAS THAT??? hyman dude. hes so sick.

[@thaneoffife6904]

Wasn't that against the Leafs? Called back for offside if I remember right.

[@deanmalkewich2366]

People say “anyone would look good playing next to Mcdavid” but Jesse proved that wrong. Hyman is different. His tenacity around the net is unmatched. Sure, some goals are a gift but he earns most of them.

[@chocomilkfps1264]

I mean obviously not every single person would look good next to McDavid but for every Jesse who did nothing there is a Pat Maroon who scored 30 in a season… That being said, Hyman is an amazing player. Such an awesome combo of work ethic, skill, and great positioning.

[@Minamakhlouf]

I don't know a single Toronto Maple Leafs fan that doesn't regret seeing Hyman go in free agency. Dude would've been worth every penny.

[@deadrizen]

unfortunately just couldn't afford to keep him. Dude played himself out of Leaf's cap space

[@iceteazer8028]

​@@deadrizenOr the leafs (poor management of the) cap played itself out of a great (and needed) player

[@bBrooksR]

@@iceteazer8028it sucks because we had the cap space to resign hyman, management just made his injury at the time way bigger of an issue but hindsight 20/20 I guess. We also just have retarded management who sign ppl like klingberg when Reilly has needed a solid right shooting partner for his entire career, it’s crazy how much Toronto management misses the mark and there should be a study on it.

[@rogerskitt1542]

His career high was like 40 points. no one could have predicted this great season. Good for him

[@semajxocliw]

Yeah I'm happy to see what Hyman has become but I can't really regret letting him walk. If Dubas had signed that deal for a 50pt player he would have been hanged, drawn and quartered in front of Scotiabank arena.

[@IDPhotoMan]

All the dude does is produce and smile. He's fun to watch.

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

This was one of our best games without a doubt so far this season! I enjoyed watching a team effort and a defensive game for the first time since the win streak ended. Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings is definitely one of the best NHL matchups and is usually competitive.

[@ZoltanvamosOfficial]

Sad the Leafs let him go, genuinely I am. This guy is incredible and I was so sad he wasn't going to be a Leaf anymore. So glad he's having so much success in Edmonton however!

[@anythingforabuck]

He shows up every game. It really doesn't matter who he plays with he'd still produce.

[@youzettasonsofdigits1639]

They had to let him go because covid and cap space

[@Dronax]

i honestly believe its harder for every player on toronto, teams love kicking their ass. wouldn't you try harder if your home games were filled with away team jerseys? not to mention theres nothing better then making a leafs fan cry

[@quelchx]

Hyman is one of my favorite players he was a unit in Toronto. He is now an absolute monster in Edmonton.

[@dankelly5150]

And yes his goal numbers will be up because he plays along side McD but he's doing what Puljujarvi, Yakupov, Lucic, Kassian, Eberle and Hall all couldn't do....keep up with the way McD thinks the game and the speed at which he makes things happen ! Only Leon and sometimes Nuge have had success as well as Hyman alongside McD !

[@dana102083]

​@dankelly5150 agree and his reqcrion of surprise bearly wvery time shows it! Sheer disbelief! He has to expect it always!! So glad he choce us!

[@sportsmaster1364]

He gets 57, a couple more than projected. Dude is such a beast, and I honestly can't think of a better Oilers FA signing than he's been. We're too used to the Lucics, and the Campbells, of free agency.

[@djmips]

How's Connor Brown doing these days?

[@dana102083]

Great on the PK thank you!​@djmips

[@dewsei3198]

@@dana102083and thats it… what a horrible signing brown was

[@zackieboi]

@@dana102083 4 goals in regular and PK has died. thanks

[@russell-di8js]

I love the smile he plays with, thats a guy who appreciates what he has going on, the photo with the sack's of hatties is priceless!! As a neutral I love the guy.

[@aaronl19]

My favourite thing about him is that he *never* gives up on a play. If he sees a puck, he will try to get it no matter how unlikely it is for him to succeed. And the thing is, with enough tries, you will get the puck sometimes. That sets the Oilers up for some great plays, or leading him to kill 30s of penalty all by himself

[@datriaxsondor590]

Think you nailed it, really. Even if he tails off some, he's already worth the contract. They needed immediate help, which is why they offered that contract, and he has delivered to the fullest. There's practically no chance this guy falls off a cliff, but he's got maybe 1 more season of top production, before signs start showing. Aside from that, he's a heart player, who plays to his fullest nearly every single shift. Fans in Edmonton, and fans of the team in general, really connect with that. He's going to go down as a fan favourite by the time this contract is up. Even if he doesn't put up beast points in 3 seasons from now, he's gonna play with heart, because that's who he is, and that's why fans of the team, will always love the guy.

[@casewojo6186]

I’m a Wings fan/panthers fan but I do love Edmonton and I’m rooting for them to raise a cup. Their team is very fun to watch.

[@KarenGreer-vb1cc]

I loved since he made that game winning goal last year in the playoffs. A really good guy.

[@NicoCdawg]

Steve dangle had a very good point on his pod where he said that Zach as he ages is trending 📈 which is so rare for a hockey player to do at his age

[@Syphon13]

Sad to see Hyman leave but glad he is seeing success on a great team. Just hope Campbell can get himself out of the AHL.

[@mariusjurtz]

As a German I came from Draisaitl but stayed for Hyman. His on ice personality is infectious!

[@jlaun78]

He hits 50 for sure. On a team that has been inconsistent, he's the only constant. Works hard every night.

[@JEEBUSxHIMSELF]

playing with mcdavid has gotta be such a dream man. makes everyone around him look so good

[@coldeadhands]

Lots of people have played with McDavid that couldn't mcfinish Zach can mcfinish

[@lzrdwzrd999]

He was my favourite leaf at the time and i was sad to see him go, but really happy to see him shine in Edmonton (and get the bag ofc).

[@matthewclark2341]

when you started this video, your completely forget to state the fact that his first 3 years with the leafs babcock didnt use him effectively. And when he finally made the top 2nd and first 1ine with matthews and marner he was injured alot. just because he had 21 goals you didnt mention it was in 71 games then next year it was 21 in 51 games. Leaf fans miss this guy heavily and always knew he was going to be this guy.

[@people3865]

Cant believe Dubas low balled him. As a die hard Leafs fan, he made the top 6 so much better. Only Hyman can go through the playoffs with a broken pelvis. Warrior.

[@jasonrollans8040]

I'm going to stand at 54 goals for Hyman this season. A definite fan favorite. He reminds me of Smytty (as others have mentioned on here)

[@Wihfz]

u nailed it, right on

[@themorethemerrier281]

Any player that meshes well with McDavid must be elite. Look at all the others that didn't..

[@YZER19]

If you klick with McDavid a 20 goal scorer becomes a 40-50 goal scorer. That's how good McDavid is!

[@tamatb]

If you click with Matthews, a 40-goal season becomes 40 assists 😂😂😂😂

[@almuthebebrand7487]

​@@tamatb😂😂😂

[@belledorris3163]

Yeah but thats why Hyman chose edmonton over rhe leafs and others😂😂😂

[@happycanayjian1582]

I think he’s already reached 50…. except he’s had a dozen called back by the league’s H.Q. in Toronto and Bettman.

[@visionquest520]

Yeah he does remind some of the older fans of a skilled ryan smyth becuase of his effort and where he goes to get those goals, but he deserves all the praise he's getting and I hope he gets 50 goals. Best signing so far by holland with eckholm and kaner close behind. I thought kaner would be the one to get 50 but hyman has elevated his game to another level. you have to be skilled to play with skill.

[@JasonBonhomme]

Happy for him! Great guy, great energy!

[@JEEBUSxHIMSELF]

honestly one of the best names in the game too lmao

[@dana102083]

He is like nuge-- he wont age. We love him and I love his reacrion pf disbelief when he scores.. he shakes his head and and says a few words to mcdavid cuz he cant beleiev the pass he fot. Just love him. Makes up for some other (cough goalie) mistake(s). GO OILERS GO!!

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

How can you not love Hyman? Workhorse, fearless, lethal, humble

[@jamesmill8266]

56 with 20 called back goals

[@thomasm1278]

I think the thing that I like the most of him is that he always looks like he is having fun. Every single time the camera is on him, he is smiling. He is the definition of a true beauty

[@HanJordo]

Should have included the clip of his non goal against the leafs this season. Absolutely filthy.

[@drdrai7479]

So stoked to have Hymie on the team, he’s potting at least 50 this season

[@scottlogan8293]

I for sure miss Hyman in Toronto. He was one of my favourites. I'm glad he's found such success in Edmonton. I do feel it is the perfect fit for him. If he had stayed in Toronto i don't see him hitting these kinds of numbers. The whole leafs team seems to revolve around getting the puck to Matthew's, so Hyman would not get the same opportunities to score in Toronto. I sure do miss him though.

[@charlessudom288]

Really enjoy watching this guy, very talented player. Agreed that this was a great move by Holland.

[@YegCrack]

I feel like you missed the best part of his game. He is plays hard every game. This guy grinds and leads. He reminds me of Ryan Smyth vut Hyman has more talent! Bonus he is just an overall nice person. My favorite Oiler bow

[@AlexTheOilersFan]

I live in the GTA, so I’m well aware of Leafs fans and their tendency to overhype their players (see Knies, Cowan, etc.). But the one guy they were bang on was Zach Hyman. He’s been with Edmonton for three years, and I don’t think I’ve seen him take a shift off yet. He plays every game like he’s been told that if he doesn’t do well, he’s getting sent down. It’s remarkable to watch his work ethic.

[@ML-my8qq]

Hyman is a beauty…. Gonna be an Oiler legend at the end of things

[@bandofbricks2577]

Hyman and Kane were carrying the oilers at the beginning of the season

[@DylanSparks99]

Honestly i didn't know much about him until we signed him but now i can confidently say even he wasn't producing the way he currently is, i still think hes worth every penny and i love having him on the team

[@jeniasmackay7931]

Love this video bud!

[@l.a.w.5738]

Also such a likeable guy! Greetings from Jersey!

[@RothardMau5]

One of my fav leafs ever. Sad to see him go but happy he’s having so much success in Edmonton!

[@beanmonke6295]

good day to have my fav player since he got traded being 2nd most goals in nhl

[@blainebeaubien8711]

57 for #18.....Love him, Love him and Thank You Toronto!!!

[@dannypike8648]

Was so disappointed when the Leafs moved on from him, but I am loving the success he's found in Edmonton. I knew the Leafs made a mistake not keeping him, but he's far surpassed what I thought he was capable of. Would love to see him get 50. More than the goals though, it's his tenacity. He'll go against anyone in the corner for a puck, and not afraid to take abuse in front of the net. Big part of why he's been good in the playoffs.

[@lduff155]

Flames fan coming in peace. Good for Hyman. He's working his ass off and seems to genuinely care about his teammates. All the power to him.

[@swiftyVapor]

The modern day Ryan Smyth

[@johnjohnston3879]

Wish the leafs kept him such a force, class act as well. Author of some children’s books, he started a gaming team back in the day too. Very likeable guy. More firepower to add to edmontons arsenal. 🇨🇦

[@123sh6wn123]

Miss him in Toronto so much. My favourite Leaf 😢

[@MenachemDavis-ek9zd]

He’s always been my favorite player and I’m not surprised he’s doing this well

[@ytQrash]

Hyman needs to be talked about for Team Canada. We need size as well as skill and he has both!

[@higherground9888]

The experience also helps.

[@Oilbaron14]

He works hard. Single best attribute a player can have. Not surprised at all.

[@MartinHahndorff]

I'm not at all surprised by Zach Hyman's amazing run this year. In Toronto he had already shown the potential of becoming one of the best complimentary players in NHL history. Contrary to popular belief, you do need to have above average Hockey talent in order to mesh well with a Franchise player like Leon Draisaitl. And your need even more Hockey talent in order to effectively thrive with a Generational player like Connor McDavid who always plays in afterburner speed mode. There are not that many NHL players who can "keep up" with arguably the fastest skater in today's NHL, making awesome plays at high speed. Remember, Milan Lucic had been signed to an extremely lucrative contract and was the highest paid Oiler in the 2016 - 2017 Season at 8 million US $ in order to ride shotgun with McJesus. And yet he only had 23 goals and 50 points to show for simply because he lacked that extra gear.

[@seph_f]

most consistent player on the entire roster, he's a beauty. He should have a letter

[@mikenighbor4524]

Someone who isn't a Leafs fan but lives outside of Toronto, it was sad to see him go. But the price tag was to high for someone if his accomplishments. Heck he was known for empty net goals. Then they wasted the savings on crap it really makes it a harder pill to swallow

[@JannickVerburg]

As a Flames fan, he is my favourite player on the Oilers hands down. He’s the hardest worker on the team by a mile. Deserves the A over Nurse for sure

[@CzarrIV]

Hyman and Ekholm have saved this team and their contracts are so affordable!

[@yeethekiwi4947]

Hyman's my favorite Oiler, my first oilers jersey was a Hyman one

[@CalgaryDynastar]

38 goals in 55 games... Amazing to see how he has become such an integral part of the lineup. For what they locked him down for its hard to say there is much better of a deal in the league right now for scoring and offensive production.

[@Mr.Be93]

He was the one guy I wish the Leafs didn't let go. Knows how to play hard, and has grown into matching that grit with his goals/point production. One of the best top 6 in the league.

[@RoseCityRebel]

Hyman kept improving every year with the Leafs and as a Leafs fan, I’m so happy to see him do so well

[@007Hutchings]

He was averaging over 30 goals a season his last two seasons so it wasn’t like Edmonton was the only team that seen his potential. Lots of teams were interested in Hyman but most didn’t have the cap room.

[@tiredgiraffe]

Easily our best player this season. I know McDrai are performing, but this guy has just been an absolute horse for us this year. Even at our worst last fall, he put in a solid shift every game. I say he gets 52 goals for the season.

[@JanneAirDotCom]

Great video. A great reminder. He's a gem. I just wish Oilers (or almost any Canadien team) wins it this year!

[@tarahodgson5196]

Always will miss him, but im happy that he is still doing well with the oilers

[@mjohnston34]

Best draft pick for me in my fantasy league. He produces night in and night out! Dude’s a stud.

[@YouCantDeleteDenzelL]

THANK YOU for that last point. I'm so tired of the whole "ItS bEcAuSe HeS pLaYiNG wItH mCdAvId" thing being used to invalidate the season he's having. It just feels really weird and gross and dishonest to me. Yes, people know McDavid made it possible. You know what that's called? Being a leader. To set your team up for success. Which is his job.

[@Chumbucket77]

He’s scored off his face. He’s been nothing but great for us

[@ZinfandelRed1914]

And the other Oilers feel Nuge is the smartest player they have, well, Hyman is a strong argument for that title. His net presence and drive easily make him as you put it, the best Oiler signing in years!

[@ronaniksiktaaryuk3389]

from what i looked up, the last time an nhl team had with THREE players hit 50 plus goals was with guess who? The Edmonton Oilers in the 85-86 season but i could be wrong

[@josephwirtz8352]

I knew he was a HUGE signing for the Oilers who was going to fit in perfectly with their core. It just seemed right.

[@dylthethrill8304]

People say Hyman benefits from playing with McDavid which is obviously true, however I think it gets overlooked how much McDavid benefits from playing with Hyman. Not just any player can keep up as we’ve seen from the list of guys they’ve tried to make work on McDavid’s wing.

[@pewdiepiekjellberg4295]

The one thing I notice with human is even when the team is looking sloppy and lazy. He is jumping on pucks and creating chances. The dude is a workhorse and my personal favourite oiler.

[@RoSAHanden]

Who on paper doesn't benefit from playing with McDavid? Hyman proved he can play with him, unlike many others.

[@JinyangTian]

Connor Brown?

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

@@JinyangTianhe isn’t on McDavid’s line

[@marcarvalho86]

Also, an award winning, best-selling children's book author. I'm not even joking. Look it up.

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

I knew that lol, he is pretty creative during the offseason

[@SavouryLobster]

Everyone loves Hyman. He's a stand up guy

[@hallisb]

2 last night to get to 40, he's for sure getting more than 10 to finish the season. I'm going to say 55 this year.

[@ryangraham557]

I think I was more hurt losing Hyman than Kadri. He does everything and has crazy work ethic and will also scrap if he has to. Best two way forward in the league.

[@asaiya705]

Hyman is Mcdavid's , Jari Kurri

[@diywarren1776]

Did he hit 40 the day you posted this? It just gets better but a very well-timed video.

[@jtnauss]

47 goals

[@LeoMajor1]

As a leaf fan I wasn't ready to pay him what he was asking... how could we.... especially now with Nylander signing.......(if we did no willy rn, prob be traded) but I was certainly sorry to see him go! Now I wonder if he would have ever gotten 40-50 with the leafs.... or he is just a special fit with a playmaker like McJesus.

[@j.r.6142]

Bustin through Hyman....putting it in again and again

[@frogfire3036]

Lets be real james neal worked here in edmonton he had like 20 goals with injuries

[@higherground9888]

He was ofted injured the entire time he was here. Not his fault.

[@woodmicha]

51 is my guess too!

[@Jakmeov]

love hyman

[@ronniecreager2585]

Good for Hyman, he sure as hell couldn’t finish those chances here that’s for sure. Stone hands. Yall know without mcd and drai he’s a 40 pt player right?

[@turkeykaiser]

Most of this is being with McDavid and on that PP. This is like Kunitz and Dupuis playing with prime Crosby but next level ridiculous.

[@higherground9888]

No, Chris Kunitz is very comparable actually.

[@slayerpug]

He’s a good player and a good man.

[@LARGO125]

Now... if the Oilers could ever get Mcdavid with 60+, Hyman and Drai with 50+, Nuge with 100+ pts, and Bouchard with 25+ in the same season? That team would be unstoppable.

[@BlAnKxR]

has 40 after Tonight lol def one of the best if not best FA signing by oilers

[@gringomalingo7789]

Obviously playing with mcdavid will help with the stats but it’s been proven time and time again that in order to keep up and actually mesh with mcdavid takes a lot of skill in itself he’s an absolute steal crazy how people called it the worst free agency signing of all time

[@scottybrowndotca]

And the dude author's children's books, has a cameo in a Hyundai commercial and seems like he'd be hilarious to hang out with