But I just can't help but feel excited for the emergence of Connor McDavid, as many of us Canadian/American residents who get to study and watch his hype through games/analysis. I want us to have a single dedicated thread for this and discuss in ALL aspects, of how these two 10 year gap generational players compare because that's what everyone is talking about and rightfully so. Post thoughts/personal analysis/proven analysis/stats/pics/vids ANYTHING Connor/Sid related whenver u want up until draft day for us to indulge in our hockey sense as well as craving needs to open up possibilities of what we think the NHL will become 1-2 years from now with Connor's emergence.
As a pilot post:
CONNOR MCDAVID Canada
BIRTHYEAR 1997-01-13 BIRTHPLACE Richmond Hill, ON, CAN
AGE 18 NATION Canada
POSITION C SHOOTS L
HEIGHT 185 cm / 6'1" WEIGHT 86 kg / 190 lbs
A generational talent, Connor McDavid is a catalyst for positive plays in all three zones. Thinks the game analytically and recognizes scoring chances before they have even happened. Blessed with good size and an elite-level skillset, which includes nimble skating and deft puckhandling. All-in-all, a dominant center with all of the will, power, and intangibles to become a successful hockey luminary. (Curtis Joe, EP 2014)
SIDNEY CROSBY Canada
BIRTHYEAR 1987-08-07 BIRTHPLACE Halifax, NS, CAN
AGE 27 NATION Canada
POSITION C SHOOTS L
HEIGHT 180 cm / 5'11" WEIGHT 91 kg / 201 lbs
YOUTH TEAM Cole Harbour MHA CONTRACT 24/25
NHL DRAFT 2005 round 1 #1 overall by Pittsburgh Penguins
CAP HIT $8,700,000
A franchise center, Crosby is a brilliant playmaker who sees the ice extremely well. He can use his blinding speed to blow by opponents, or challenge them using his superb stickhandling abilities. Plays with a lot of grit despite his size and is a very good faceoff man.
