C Connor McDavid - Erie Otters, OHL (2015 Draft) V

[Halfy]

Any video out there of his top prospects skill testing?

 

[beer123]

JvR-McDavid-Kessel


He will put up 110pts.

duh.

Yes he would.

And McDavid would do pretty well too.

 

[Billy6]

As much as I want McDavid, the Oilers don't deserve another 1st OA pick. It would be good if Pheonix got him

Oh yeah cause Phoenix has been such a great NHL franchise with such a devoted fanbase over the years. Yeah they really deserve a player like McDavid over a Canadian franchise.

Give your head a shake!

 

[BB6]

Oh yeah cause Phoenix has been such a great NHL franchise with such a devoted fanbase over the years. Yeah they really deserve a player like McDavid over a Canadian franchise.

Give your head a shake!

I don't see how a Canadian franchise is more deserving than an American one, I'm fine with him going to Arizona if it could help grow the game in that area, would be fantastic imo but I'm not an elitist and obviously want the game to grow all over the world.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Oh yeah cause Phoenix has been such a great NHL franchise with such a devoted fanbase over the years. Yeah they really deserve a player like McDavid over a Canadian franchise.

Give your head a shake!

Phoenix has iced a competitive team for years prior to this past season. They were never elite, but they were a very tough team to play against for years, and even made it to the WCF only a couple of years ago. They definitely deserve it over bottom dwelling franchises like Edmonton.

 

[landy92mack29]

I don't see how a Canadian franchise is more deserving than an American one, I'm fine with him going to Arizona if it could help grow the game in that area, would be fantastic imo but I'm not an elitist and obviously want the game to grow all over the world.

The best place for mcdavid would be Ottawa. Ottawa is the weakest market for the Canadian teams and would make much more of a difference in revenue than arizona

 

[RoyalGremlin]

The best place for mcdavid would be Ottawa. Ottawa is the weakest market for the Canadian teams and would make much more of a difference in revenue than arizona

 

[BamaWing]

I personally hope it's Buffalo. I do wish it was Carolina but it'd be just be odd.

 

[dwanmaster*]

The best place for mcdavid would be Ottawa. Ottawa is the weakest market for the Canadian teams and would make much more of a difference in revenue than arizona

Ottawa could only grow so much. Lot more potential for growth in Arizona

 

[ottawa]

Ottawa could only grow so much. Lot more potential for growth in Arizona

I think you overestimate Ottawa's fanbase...it's weak and embarrassing. Habs and Leaf fans dominate this city...that being said, McDavid cannot go to Ottawa.

 

[mjd]

I'm sticking to my word, I actually think he can score 75-80 pts next year.
It'll be a 20/25 goal - 50/55 assist year though, he'll obviously have way more assists.

 

[mjd]

As for location...I seriously hope he doesn't go to Edmonton or Buffalo. Kind of want to see him in Phoenix or Toronto (I know, I know both are awful choices)

But with Phoenix, he'll be playing alongside Max Domi and with the Leafs he'll be bringing back the Franchise player playing on a Canadian Team, something we haven't had in a while.

 

[Aceboogie]

As for location...I seriously hope he doesn't go to Edmonton or Buffalo. Kind of want to see him in Phoenix or Toronto (I know, I know both are awful choices)

But with Phoenix, he'll be playing alongside Max Domi and with the Leafs he'll be bringing back the Franchise player playing on a Canadian Team, something we haven't had in a while.

Ya..no to Toronto, they are just as poorly run as Edmonton. I would support Ottawa, but Winnipeg would be great location. Next solid upcoming team. They would become an instant cup contender with him (and Hutchinson another year older)

A core of: Petan/Ehlers/Trouba/Mcdavid/Morrisey/Scheifle is tremendous, plus Kane/Little/Buff/Bogosian/Ladd... yikes

From an outsiders perspective, they've built a great team through the draft and its time to sack Cheveldayoff in 1 or 2 years for a more active GM (Chevy is great at drafting but way to passive at trading)

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Didn't look great vs Kingston. He's still getting pushed around a bit too easily. That said, when he gets a little bit of free ice, watch out.

 

[mjd]

Not taking anything from McDavid, but I'm getting a little frustrated? Disappointed? With these continuous 1 pt games, its not really helping his Crosby-like draft stock. Lol
With 69 points in 27 games, if we see more of the "First Half McDavid) it puts him on pace for roughly 120 points thru 47-48 games.

 

[Heldig]

Oh yeah cause Phoenix has been such a great NHL franchise with such a devoted fanbase over the years. Yeah they really deserve a player like McDavid over a Canadian franchise.

Give your head a shake!

A bit harsh, no?

McDavid has the potential to turn a lackadaisical market into a huge fanbase. That is the power of a franchise player.

With that in mind, it is easy to argue struggling markets are more "deserving" than a team with a devoted fanbase.

IMO opinion the only struggling TEAM I dont want to see get McDavid is Edmonton because they have had so many high picks already.

Of course every fan want their team to win the lottery and draft him.

 

[jc17]

A bit harsh, no?

McDavid has the potential to turn a lackadaisical market into a huge fanbase. That is the power of a franchise player.

With that in mind, it is easy to argue struggling markets are more "deserving" than a team with a devoted fanbase.

IMO opinion the only struggling TEAM I dont want to see get McDavid is Edmonton because they have had so many high picks already.

Of course every fan want their team to win the lottery and draft him.

I don't think deserving is the right word.

 

[Halfy]

Ya..no to Toronto, they are just as poorly run as Edmonton. I would support Ottawa, but Winnipeg would be great location. Next solid upcoming team. They would become an instant cup contender with him (and Hutchinson another year older)

A core of: Petan/Ehlers/Trouba/Mcdavid/Morrisey/Scheifle is tremendous, plus Kane/Little/Buff/Bogosian/Ladd... yikes

From an outsiders perspective, they've built a great team through the draft and its time to sack Cheveldayoff in 1 or 2 years for a more active GM (Chevy is great at drafting but way to passive at trading)

How can we win the draft lottery if we're in the playoffs

 

[EichHart]

Notable NCAA players in their draft year:

Jack Eichel - 23 GP, 15 G, 25 A, 40 PTS (1.74 PPG)
Zach Parise - 39 GP, 26 G, 35 A, 61 PTS (1.56 PPG)
Dany Heatley - 38 GP, 28 G, 28 A, 56 PTS (1.47 PPG)
Thomas Vanek - 45 GP, 31 G, 31 A, 62 PTS (1.38 PPG)
Phil Kessel - 39 GP, 18 G, 33 A, 51 PTS (1.31 PPG)
Jonathan Toews - 42 GP, 22 G, 17 A, 39 PTS (0.93 PPG)

First CHL player taken in their draft year (last 8 seasons):

Connor McDavid - 27 GP, 24 G, 45 A, 69 PTS (2.56 PPG)
John Tavares - 56 GP, 58 GP, 46 A, 104 PTS (1.86 PPG)
Taylor Hall - 57 GP, 40 G, 66 A, 106 PTS (1.86 PPG)
Sam Reinhart - 60 GP, 36 G, 69 A, 105 PTS (1.75 PPG)
Steven Stamkos - 61 GP, 58 G, 47 A, 105 PTS (1.72 PPG)
Nathan MacKinnon - 44 GP, 32 G, 43 A, 75 PTS (1.70 PPG)
Nail Yakupov - 42 GP, 31 G, 38 A, 69 PTS (1.64 PPG)
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - 69 GP, 31 G, 75 A, 106 PTS (1.54 PPG)

 

[Get North]

That stat makes it look like McDavid's season alot more impressive than Eichel's. Which it is.

 

[EichHart]

that stat makes it look like mcdavid's season alot more impressive than eichel's. Which it is.

ncaa>>>>ohl

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

ncaa>>>>ohl

Here we go...

 

[Get North]

ncaa>>>>ohl

My point is that McDavid is making Tavares look bad with his production and Tavares is a top 10 forward in the NHL.

I think the NCAA is overrated anyways. If you are physically mature it shouldn't be a problem to produce, Eichel is physically mature. Gaudreau teared that league apart and he's like 5'9 and 150 pounds.

 

[chunkylover53]

Oh yeah cause Phoenix has been such a great NHL franchise with such a devoted fanbase over the years. Yeah they really deserve a player like McDavid over a Canadian franchise.

Give your head a shake!

Over a Canadian franchise? Could be argued. Over the Oilers? Yes most certainly.

 

[Bjorn Le]

ncaa>>>>ohl

First of all: not even close.

Second of all: McDavid is doing significantly more in comparison to his peers if you want to use that metric. 0.7 PPG to closest peer compared to 0.18 PPG.

If you didn't want people to use that stat, you shouldn't have posted it.