[VIDEO] McDavid NOT Scoring

[Akrapovince]

Just a pretty cool video if you haven't seen it already,

really wow'd me - as much as you can be wow'd by not scoring.

Hopefully he buries a couple more of these chances this year:

https://youtu.be/CJSkwqT-5wo

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[BlueDream]

Tom Wilson in the very first clip...

 

[Soliloquy of a Dogge]

This is why Oilers fans know McDavid and his 100 point season isn't close to what he's capable of topping out at.

I think those in the East that only see the odd game or watch his highlight clips don't understand he's doing this type of stuff 2 or 3 times a period and a lot of the time either his teammates didn't finish or his release let him down (something he's dedicated the offseason to improving). In reality, though it can be said for every player, Connor could've, and probably should've finished with around at least 110-115 points last year.

Definitely capable of hitting 120 this year if he stays healthy and gets a little puck luck.

 

[Captain Creampuff]

He makes skating look like a joke

 

[Akrapovince]

He makes skating look like a joke

The way he burned Drew Doughty in one of the clips is just ridiculous.

 

[Spawn]

He makes skating look like a joke

That's what really stands out from the video. I'm sure a lot of elite offensive players could have a video made of near misses. All impressive in their own way. But the way McDavid skates is unlike anything I've ever seen.

Such effortless skating for someone who is so impossibly fast. Always upright, head always up and looking for teammates. It's unreal.

 

[Akrapovince]

That's what really stands out from the video. I'm sure a lot of elite offensive players could have a video made of near misses. All impressive in their own way. But the way McDavid skates is unlike anything I've ever seen.

Such effortless skating for someone who is so impossibly fast. Always upright, head always up and looking for teammates. It's unreal.

Weird that everyone talks about his speed,

there are players that almost (maybe being generous, maybe not) have similar speeds,

but what really makes it look amazing for me are the headfakes and shimmies that he does.

A lot different of an experience than watching Grabner, Helm, that Woods guy from Jersey attack.

 

[MikeGrier99]

With all of the Matthews hype, it seems like McDavid is almost out of the spotlight. I hope he puts up a 40 point gap between him next season!

 

[Hostile Offer]

This is seriously better than any of those other McDavid highlight videos that come up when you search him on YT. The kid is just too good for the game.

 

[The Panther]

It's gonna be a fun season in Edmonton for long-suffering Oilers' fans.

Bring it on!

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Weird that everyone talks about his speed,

there are players that almost (maybe being generous, maybe not) have similar speeds,

but what really makes it look amazing for me are the headfakes and shimmies that he does.

A lot different of an experience than watching Grabner, Helm, that Woods guy from Jersey attack.

I'd say the big difference is the puck control. McDavid still has the puck on a string when he's at those speeds. Grabner and the others may be able to match McDavid's pure speed, but they look far more out of control when carrying the puck in full flight. Angles and gap control can neutralize speed, but with McDavid he still has the control to take advantage of that extra space defenders have to give him.

It becomes a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation for defencemen. If they attempt to close that gap, than he's just going to blow past them; if they hang back, than he's just going to take advantage of that time and space). May God have mercy on the NHL if the kid develops a shot.

 

[KCC]

Just a pretty cool video if you haven't seen it already,

really wow'd me - as much as you can be wow'd by not scoring.

Hopefully he buries a couple more of these chances this year:

https://youtu.be/CJSkwqT-5wo

The amount of chances he gets compared to everyone else is off the charts. If he can finish more often this up coming season he easily hits 110+ points and will blow everyone out of the water. He's working on his shot a lot this off season, so hopefully (as he has said already) it can keep goaltenders guessing.

 

[FinProspects]

The best highlight video of Connor thus far, thank you!

The best offensive player in the league right there, at the tender age of 20.

 

[FinProspects]

This is why Oilers fans know McDavid and his 100 point season isn't close to what he's capable of topping out at.

I think those in the East that only see the odd game or watch his highlight clips don't understand he's doing this type of stuff 2 or 3 times a period and a lot of the time either his teammates didn't finish or his release let him down (something he's dedicated the offseason to improving). In reality, though it can be said for every player, Connor could've, and probably should've finished with around at least 110-115 points last year.

Definitely capable of hitting 120 this year if he stays healthy and gets a little puck luck.

I fully, fully agree. I've him at 110points approximately for this season, but he could be closing to 120, something like 35+85.

 

[Laineux]

Yeah that's a sweet video. If he learns elite finishing ability ala Crosby he can score 120+ points.

 

[Wolfpuck]

Kid has no finish

The way he's able to shift direction without losing any speed is ridiculous.

 

[Mikeshane]

I hope he worked on his shot over the summer. He likes to hold on to the puck for a long time, he needs to do a bit more quick release shots like Crosby. Watch some Mogilny tape and see how he could score so much through the 5-hole.

 

[Plural]

He's such an exciting player to watch. The way he burned Doughty is awesome.

Even if Sid is the best of his generation, peak OV was more fun to watch and McDavid is providing similar excitement (although in different ways).

 

[Stand Witness]

Not sure if that vid shows off the Canucks as being lucky or unlucky.

 

[Patmac40]

He makes high-end NHLers look below average. Incredible.

With all of the Matthews hype, it seems like McDavid is almost out of the spotlight. I hope he puts up a 40 point gap between him next season!

I'd be happy with that. That'd still be an 80 point season for Matthews.

 

[kk87]

With all of the Matthews hype, it seems like McDavid is almost out of the spotlight. I hope he puts up a 40 point gap between him next season!

lol.


This video is absolutely ridiculous. If he becomes a slightly better finisher he could probably put up 120 at some point

 

[Uncle Gary]

The acceleration and agility are the most impressive aspects IMO.

 

[jd22]

Ugh. I've been overseas since McDavid arrived, but this guy is just too good. His skating is effortless. What an unreal player.

 

[Fear]

There's nothing more exciting in the league right now than when McDavid gets the puck in his own zone and turns on the afterburners

 

[bombers15]

All the hand slashing makes me uncomfortable.