What's wrong with Connor McDavid this season? Lowest PPG and GPG output in ~7-8 years for him

[Greatzsky 99]

How many running backs are having career years post 35? Ovechkin hit his career highs for points in his early 20s. Lebron and Currey are great, but not as great as they were 5+ years ago. In various sports roles, you can make up for declining physical abilities with experience and intelligence. McDavid's game is based around speed, so he'll need to reinvent himself a little to continue winning Art Ross trophies.

No one thinks that McDavid's play is going to fall off a cliff. Just that it'll be hard for him to have career years going forward. And yes, his play will slow as he goes through his 30s.

I dont think this has to to with age. And McDavid is to good playmaker to say his game is based on speed, he has over 1 assists per game.

 

[Three On Zero]

I dont think this has to to with age. And McDavid is to good playmaker to say his game is based on speed, he has over 1 assists per game.

The bulk of his assists are also created due to his speed. He does have other great attributes, but his speed is what sets him apart.

 

[ORRFForever]

He does seem "off" this year. Having said that, an "off" McDavid is still a Top 3 player.

 

[blankall]

I dont think this has to to with age. And McDavid is to good playmaker to say his game is based on speed, he has over 1 assists per game.

Once again, no one is stating that McDavid doesn't have a great all around game. He definitely uses his did to drive into the zone and gets a fair number of points that way.

He'll either have to reinvent himself a little, or his production will slow.

 

[featherhawk]

my guess is he is trying to start a family and have babies however it has not panned out just yet.