Memory is fuzzy, but I feel like there was heavy discussion that he was considering applying but eventually decided not to.
I hate to derail the thread even more, but does anyone remember the circumstances surrounding Tyler Benson's ES bid?
Maybe someone will have the exact figure, but I had found an article dating back to Crosby's draft year mentioning he had 145 points in 57 games (2.54 PPG), so if you take that average over 47 games you'd get 119 points...almost the same amount as Connor McDavid.
Source: http://theqmjhl.ca/this-week-the-qmjhl-selected-sidney-crosby-and-ryan-mior-as-players-of-the-week
Assuming he goes to a bottom 5 Team, would he immediately be put in as #1 centre? Anyone know where Crosby was inserted in the lineup for his first few games?
Assuming he goes to a bottom 5 Team, would he immediately be put in as #1 centre? Anyone know where Crosby was inserted in the lineup for his first few games?
Assuming he goes to a bottom 5 Team, would he immediately be put in as #1 centre? Anyone know where Crosby was inserted in the lineup for his first few games?
Crosby played on Mario's wing, who retired after 20 games, at which point Sid moved to wing.I think Crosby was the 2C behind Mario until he retired after like 50-60 games.
Depends on the team really. Some guys will need to play him there where as others will see what he has to offer at first.
Buffalo - He'll probably play as a 1-2C with Girgensons/Reinhart, where the two lines get equal minutes
Arizona - 1C easily
Edmonton - 2C behind Nuge
Toronto - Anywhere between 1-3C depending on what happens with Bozak and just cause its the Leafs.
Carolina - 2C behind one of the Staals.
Crosby played on Mario's wing, who retired after 20 games, at which point Sid moved to wing.
And to your point, McDavid would be the number 1 center ahead of Nuge and the Staals by the time the season's over
It's hard to say with Edmonton. Nuge and Eberle have been absolutely lights out since the Allstar game. Top duo in the league I believe(points wise). I think the Oil would try to pair McDavid with a winger like Hall and have essentially a 1A, 1B type situation
McDavid-Hall
RNH-Eberle
That is just a waste. I really hope that Buffalo lands McDavid. They have such a great group of youn players, also in defense, unlike with Edm.
This is a very strange comment. Why would be playing with Hall, Eberle, RNH and Yakupov be a waste? As a group they have certainly accomplished far more than the much younger Sabre prospects. And the Oilers have Klefbom, Nurse, Marincin, plus a number of other promising young defensemen.
Personally, I don't see why he could not find a good situation with either franchise.
This is a very strange comment. Why would be playing with Hall, Eberle, RNH and Yakupov be a waste? As a group they have certainly accomplished far more than the much younger Sabre prospects. And the Oilers have Klefbom, Nurse, Marincin, plus a number of other promising young defensemen.
Personally, I don't see why he could not find a good situation with either franchise.
Anyone think he could be on the WC team if Erie is eliminated?
Anyone think he could be on the WC team if Erie is eliminated?
Typical Leafs fan overrating his team's players.So.. McDavid compared himself to Bozak today..
So.. McDavid compared himself to Bozak today..