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

[Sojourn]

I predict McDavid will be one of the most hated players in the NHL. Virtually all the fans in the pacific division will hate his guts, more than the Rangers and Flyers hate Crosby.

It's sad, but it's true.

They won't hate him b/c of the why he plays, or due to his off-ice persona. They will hate him b/c he is an Oiler.

Teams in the Pacific have no reason to hate the Oilers.

 

[McBaevid]

I predict McDavid will be one of the most hated players in the NHL. Virtually all the fans in the pacific division will hate his guts, more than the Rangers and Flyers hate Crosby.

It's sad, but it's true.

They won't hate him b/c of the why he plays, or due to his off-ice persona. They will hate him b/c he is an Oiler.

Flames and Canucks will hate McDavid for being an Oiler, Coyotes fans too cause they lost the lottery but The Cali teams probably dont give a ****

 

[discordant concord]

I can hear the chants now Mc * * * * * * , Mc* * * * * *

 

[Eirhead*]

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

Its not what he said, its how he said it.

Oh come on
What next, "It's not how he said it, it's what I saw in his eyes"

 

[CanadianHockey]

Actually, they've pretty much ruined Yakupov. Hall had an anomaly of a season this year so I won't count him, but RNH was rushed. Yakupov could've been so much more if Eakins didn't **** him up.

Yakupov is 21. Premature to say they've ruined him, especially considering his play picked up once Eakins was axed.

 

[ForsakenSabre]

That might happen.......with Nashville pick

He's rated 3rd overall though haven't you heard

 

[Brewsky]

 

[BakedBuffalo]

This is fabulous

 

[BakedBuffalo]

He legit looked devastated for a little bit there. Not trying to **** on Oilers fans or anything, just saying, definitely didn't look over-joyed.

 

[Countryjunkie]

I can't wait for the leafs to take crouse

You're laughing at the thought of the Leafs drafting one of the best power forwards available in a very deep draft. Are you kidding me?

I'd be very happy with Crouse thanks.

 

[FoppaForsberg*]

Poor guy kid better just pull a Lindros.

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

He legit looked devastated for a little bit there. Not trying to **** on Oilers fans or anything, just saying, definitely didn't look over-joyed.

I think he would have been devastated for any team other then the Leafs. He handled it well though and he'll get over it. Which is unfortunate for teams in the West because the Oilers might actually start becoming good in spite of the awful management there.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

2/3 of your top two lines are #1 overalls. That's just crazy. Unless they trade someone.

Didn't even mention Eberle and Draisaitl.

 

[KidLine93]

Hall: PPG player with no D, could have been better, but still very good.
RNH: Could have been better
Yakupov: Just a disaster

Mackinnon: Wins Calder trophy with most points since Kane, sidelined for over 1/4 of the next season with foot injury.

Hall/RNH both had injuries as well.

RNH's rookie season was great as was Mackinnon

Mackinnon got passed by Monahan this year. for a guy avs fans called generational, he doesn't look like the best forward from his own draft class at the moment

 

[ponder]

If anyone could ruin him, it's the Oilers, but I think he's just too good to be ruined. He'll be a generational player, and will be good enough to lift that garbage team out of the gutter, though they'll need better management and coaching to eventually compete for cups.

 

[Roof Daddy]

He legit looked devastated for a little bit there. Not trying to **** on Oilers fans or anything, just saying, definitely didn't look over-joyed.

I think he would have been devastated for any team other then the Leafs. He handled it well though and he'll get over it. Which is unfortunate for teams in the West because the Oilers might actually start becoming good in spite of the awful management there.

I tend to agree that his reaction was more in response to where he wasn't going, versus where he will be going. The ensuing interview seemed sombre, but he's trained by his agent to not talk about specifics, much like how MacT handled his interview with Freidman, telling EF that he wouldn't announce who he's taking out of respect for the process, despite the obviousness.

He'll be surrounded by a ton of skilled players and will be playing in front of a packed house every night, soon to be a brand new arena. There are worse fates.

 

[voxel]

I kept joking to a friend that McDavid will be the next RNH. Now we will see.

Edit: I'm not insulting Nuge, he's a terrific player but people are expecting McJesus.

I would LOVE for another RNH. Awesome two way player now (wheras Hall doesn't even sniff our PK). Instead we have Roy as our 2C.

 

[Halfy]

I tend to agree that his reaction was more in response to where he wasn't going, versus where he will be going. The ensuing interview seemed sombre, but he's trained by his agent to not talk about specifics, much like how MacT handled his interview with Freidman, telling EF that he wouldn't announce who he's taking out of respect for the process, despite the obviousness.

He'll be surrounded by a ton of skilled players and will be playing in front of a packed house every night, soon to be a brand new arena. There are worse fates.

Hall on his wing will help with the "pain".


Gretzky-Kurri = McDavid/Hall

 

[islandermaniac]

I would think the odds have gone down.

if the islanders couldn't ruin tavares, even the oilers won't be able to ruin mcdavid.

 

[voxel]

I have watched him. I dont he'll become a better Center than Mikko Koivu.

What's wrong with Mikko? He's an awesome player. Besides, RNH already has scored MORE goals this season (24G) than Koivu's peak (22G) and Nuge is a pretty solid two way player now.

 

[Soundwave]

Great players don't wait/wish for greatness to come to them. They seize it.

If McDavid is worth the hype then he will do the same. If he can't then he wasn't worth the hype in the first place.

As for the reaction, Connor should know another generational center from Ontario had a lot of success in Edmonton. In fact, I suspect Gretzky will be the person the Oilers send to the draft to make the selection.

 

[voxel]

Mackinnon got passed by Monahan this year. for a guy avs fans called generational, he doesn't look like the best forward from his own draft class at the moment

1+

Monahan is looking like the best in his draft so far... Eichel could be the best too... but odds favour McDavid like it did for MacK.

 

[ponder]

Wooooo, soooo excited to join this team!!!

 

[La Bamba]

Hey Edmonton fans, how does it feel to see McDavid look so dejected to know he's going to your town? I'm honestly curious.

I honestly couldn't care less. And he looked happier in later interviews anyways.

From an Oilers fan perspective, I'm just happy beyond words we got him.