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

[FDBluth]

Hard to believe anyone that skinny could play in the NHL let alone dominate when looking at Gretzky, crazy when comparing to NHL players today.

 

[frag2]

Agreed, he looks bigger than Hall and Seguin did in juniors both in height and in weight. I wouldn't be surprised to see him at 6'1.5"-6'2" and 200lbs. when it's all said and done and he finishes filling out.

McDavid is pretty much NHL Hall/Seguin build now...but playing in the CHL.

Imagine when he actually grows out the rest of his frame.

 

[Trap Jesus]

McDavid is pretty much NHL Hall/Seguin build now...but playing in the CHL.

Imagine when he actually grows out the rest of his frame.

Seguin has a huge frame and comes across as very rangy. Definitely one of those players that looks bigger than his listing because of that. Looked similar coming out of Junior as well. Not sure McDavid looks as big, but size is certainly not an issue with him.

 

[Soundwave]

He's on the skinny side right now.

In the opening of the Soo-Erie TV broadcast they cross cut between McDavid tying up his skates and Nurse, and McDavid looked far skinnier than Nurse. And Nurse isn't exactly huge himself.

But I guess the frightening thing is McDavid could be even better with a good 10 pounds of muscle on his frame.

Taylor Hall is much bigger these days than he was in junior

 

[Laineux]

Hard to believe anyone that skinny could play in the NHL let alone dominate when looking at Gretzky, crazy when comparing to NHL players today.

Yeah, well it's a different game today. Any comparisons to Gretzky are pretty dumb.

 

[Topgoon]

Taylor Hall is much bigger these days than he was in junior

No doubt that he's gotten bigger, but note that the image here is deceptively designed to impose size and power (fair, since it is advertisement!)

Tan - check (improves look of muscle tone)
Dramatic Lighting - check (further improves muscle tone)
Angle to show side of arms/bicep - check (increase size)
Flexing - check (increase size. Bigger veins)

Hockey is one of those sports that due to the surface it's played on, pure size doesn't translate directly to success - it really depends on the role. Not sure how much better Kane would be if he added on 25 lbs due to his style and role. Whereas, a guy like Byfuglien has made a career out of his size.

Another example - Jon Toews. He's definitely fit, but not comic-book hero huge... and I'd say he's pretty successful.

 

[Evolu7ion]

No doubt that he's gotten bigger, but note that the image here is deceptively designed to impose size and power (fair, since it is advertisement!)

Tan - check (improves look of muscle tone)
Dramatic Lighting - check (further improves muscle tone)
Angle to show side of arms/bicep - check (increase size)
Flexing - check (increase size. Bigger veins)

Hockey is one of those sports that due to the surface it's played on, pure size doesn't translate directly to success - it really depends on the role. Not sure how much better Kane would be if he added on 25 lbs due to his style and role. Whereas, a guy like Byfuglien has made a career out of his size.

Another example - Jon Toews. He's definitely fit, but not comic-book hero huge... and I'd say he's pretty successful.

Same with Stamkos - highly fit and a ton of explosive power but not massive.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

The kid doesn't even look like a hockey player. Swear I saw this kid in my bio 101 lab planting sprouts.

He is going to be crazy when he becomes a man and gets that man-strength, because I agree with BBO above that right now he does not rely on his strength at all. But eventually mcD will weigh 200 lbs and be strong.

He relies on reading the play before anyone else does and making pinpoint passes and shots. When he fills out and gets his man strength the sky really is the limit for him. I only really saw him a little at the WJC's because I didn't think that we'd be lucky enough to draft him but since starting to watch him he really is something special and there is most definitely room for him to grow which is pretty damn amazing in and of itself.

 

[couture23]

He relies on reading the play before anyone else does and making pinpoint passes and shots. When he fills out and gets his man strength the sky really is the limit for him. I only really saw him a little at the WJC's because I didn't think that we'd be lucky enough to draft him but since starting to watch him he really is something special and there is most definitely room for him to grow which is pretty damn amazing in and of itself.

That's a lot like Reinhart, where you don't have to be as quick or as strong as everyone else because you are thinking the game at a step ahead of everyone else.

McDavid has that, plus he's super quick, PLUS he's just freaking amazing. So it's 10x scarier.

 

[BigBen]

No doubt that he's gotten bigger, but note that the image here is deceptively designed to impose size and power (fair, since it is advertisement!)

Tan - check (improves look of muscle tone)
Dramatic Lighting - check (further improves muscle tone)
Angle to show side of arms/bicep - check (increase size)
Flexing - check (increase size. Bigger veins)

Hockey is one of those sports that due to the surface it's played on, pure size doesn't translate directly to success - it really depends on the role. Not sure how much better Kane would be if he added on 25 lbs due to his style and role. Whereas, a guy like Byfuglien has made a career out of his size.

Another example - Jon Toews. He's definitely fit, but not comic-book hero huge... and I'd say he's pretty successful.

I've definitely read that article. It's from Men's Health

 

[NewBoysClub97*]

the ht/wt. info on a lot of sights is a year or so out of date.

In his interview with Bobby Mac of TSN before this junior year started McDavid said he was 6'1 and about 190 pounds to start the year.

 

[NewBoysClub97*]

Hopkins I believe was around 165-170 his rookie year.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Hopkins I believe was around 165-170 his rookie year.

And like RNH he thinks the game very well just at an even higher level which is amazing.

 

[irunthepeg]

Same with Stamkos - highly fit and a ton of explosive power but not massive.

Wow what year is this for Stammer? His arms look smaller than mine in this pic but I assume it's also just the angle. Then again, hockey players don't need huge biceps.

If a guy like Patty Kane can get by without getting killed every game, I'm sure McDavid will be fine.

 

[FDBluth]

I hope McDavid doesn't get too big. A player like him needs to maintain his edge in shiftiness and mobility. Training with Roberts is good, though. Stamkos trains with him and still isn't that big, but has wiry strength and really good mobility.

 

[TheSanny]

Exciting game 1 tonight. Predicting he's even better now, so 2G 3A for 5 PTS.

 

[NewBoysClub97*]

So is the game at 7:30 ET?

 

[landy92mack29]

I hope McDavid doesn't get too big. A player like him needs to maintain his edge in shiftiness and mobility. Training with Roberts is good, though. Stamkos trains with him and still isn't that big, but has wiry strength and really good mobility.

Think he'll be 6'2 205-210 range when fully matured

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Any free streams for this game?

 

[TheSanny]

So is the game at 7:30 ET?

Yeah.

 

[RoyalGremlin]

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

The introductions for this game have nearly been 10 minutes

 

[The Bored Man]

The introductions for this game have nearly been 10 minutes

"All rise for Connor McDavid, the First of His Name, King of the Entry Draft and the First Picks, Lord of the OHL, Breaker of Tanks and Mother of Oiler Fans."

 

[mjd]

Wondering if McDavid forgot that pre-game protein shake...Oshawa is up 2-0 nearing the end of the 2nd period.

 

[Yeah15]

Absolutely filthy assist by McDavid there