More records and accolades for Connor McDavid this year?
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Ryan Hall
September 24, 2023 (7:16 PM)
It's safe to declare that Connor McDavid, the superstar of the Edmonton Oilers, is a statistical machine, excelling in goals, points, and personal achievement trophies. As he embarks on his ninth NHL season, McDavid boasts eye-popping statistics that any team's management and coach would covet.
He has participated in 569 games, tallying 303 goals and 547 assists for a total of 850 points. He boasts a +114 rating and has incurred 219 penalty minutes. Additionally, he holds an impressive record of 289 power-play points.
With these remarkable numbers and an array of prestigious trophies, including several Hart Trophy wins, the Ted Lindsay Award, and the Art Ross Trophy, the lingering question is whether he will achieve another 150-point-plus season this year.
I believe he will surpass the 150-point mark, given the team's determination to rectify last year's playoff exit at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round.
Head Coach Jay Woodcroft appears to possess the expertise required to effectively utilize McDavid and his teammates, optimizing their chances of scoring goals and accumulating points. He has been reunited with his old linemate
Connor Brown during their time with the Erie Otters and should give his line another boost.
Predicting his exact point total is challenging, but the ultimate objective is to capture the Stanley Cup. This is the one accolade and trophy that has thus far eluded him.
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