How would another Stanley Cup Final loss impact McDavid's legacy?

[Dirty Dan]

32 teams and tons of parity, it's never been harder to win a cup than the last couple years

but theoretically if all that mattered were cups he could sign a 1 yr 1 mil deal and win

doesn't always help your legacy like durant. its more building a dynasty with one team that does

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

McDavid is now 7 points away from Crosby for Finals career points, with 17 games to spare.

13 points in 8 games in the finals. Unbelievable.

3 more wins to go.

 

[mr figgles]

McDavid is now 7 points away from Crosby for Finals career points, with 17 games to spare.

13 points in 8 games in the finals. Unbelievable.

3 more wins to go.

I was just going to post the exact same thing. It's not unfathomable for him to pass him this year.

 

[Cup Or Bust]

Tough game but McDavid came through in important moments tonight.

 

[Hockey2Hockey]

He had a nice game. Nice play on the pass to Draisaitl.

 

[GlitchMarner]

He had a nice game. Nice play on the pass to Draisaitl.

He was pretty good.

Had a good first period (nearly scored to make it 2-0) and had two big assists. I don't know if he got kind of lucky on the play to Ekholm or if it was a brilliant play (I thought he was looking for Kane, but who knows with him).

Some of his detractors keep saying all that matters is winning. Well, he won. Three more wins to get the Cup.

 

[JianYang]

He was pretty good.

Had a good first period (nearly scored to make it 2-0) and had two big assists. I don't know if he got kind of lucky on the play to Ekholm or if it was a brilliant play (I thought he was looking for Kane, but who knows with him).

Some of his detractors keep saying all that matters is winning. Well, he won. Three more wins to get the Cup.

He back checked like a mad man too. The play he made on that soft Bouchard turnover in the first period was really impressive but it wont get on the highlight reel.

 

[Greatzsky 99]

23games in CF+F 13g 27a 40p
91 esp in 91g

 

[Bank Shot]

I'm not the one who decided one time long ago that a cup carries so much weight. But it does.

Unfortunately

Its the donkeys that vote guys like Kevin Lowe and Dick Duff into the Hall of Fame that are the problem.

 

[Booker T]

doesn't always help your legacy like durant. its more building a dynasty with one team that does

Let’s not get carried away here. Let’s start with one win first.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

He back checked like a mad man too. The play he made on that soft Bouchard turnover in the first period was really impressive but it wont get on the highlight reel.

It did on SN

 

[Video Nasty]

Judging by some of the posts getting liked during parts of last night’s game thread, I could tell his usual detractors were salivating, ready to pounce had the Oilers dropped Game 1. They’ve been quiet this entire run, and time’s running out.

Three wins. Two weeks or less. Then they’ll have to regroup and come up with a new reason not to enjoy watching the career of one of the five greatest players to ever step onto the ice.

 

[Hockey2Hockey]

The way his team loses would say alot too. For instance, blowing a 2-0 or 3-1 series lead would be a very bad look. If it's back and forth and they lose, it wouldn't be as bad. Obviously the no cup thing will still factor in to all time rankings.

I've also gotten pushback on saying he hasn't surpassed Ovechkin. Ovechkin has the goal record. Too many rockets to count. A few Lindsay trophies. CS and cup

 

[JianYang]

It did on SN

They also showed in the US after the stoppage in play but I mean it wont be on the end of game highlight package because its not a sexy play.

 

[illicit]

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player the world has ever seen, Stanley Cup changes nothing.

 

[PistolPete]

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player the world has ever seen, Stanley Cup changes nothing.

Then you have obviously never heard of thr great Doug Shedden.

Guy could even make Mario Lemieux look good.