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Connor McDavid
rink to catch a glimpse of the new performance of 2024 was no celebration. I’m not sure why, but
phenom-to-be. fluke and really no surprise the stone-faced Tardif just took it
considering what McDavid did as a matter of ‘course.’ Perhaps that
I went and immediately saw
firsthand why Connor McDavid during this Stanley Cup run. With is what it is like for number 97.
By Thom Racine all of the above and much more,
could be something special. Like Several years ago, I wrote about
my very favourite observation
everyone in attendance that week, how lucky each generation is to be
comes after he scores a goal. His
his creativity with the puck at able to watch superstars in action.
high speed was just crazy good celebration (or lack there of) is I never saw Willie Mays play, or
ny doubt’s about why they and he was only 14 years old. often subdued and rarely followed many other greats that we read
Acall Connor McDavid, by a signature fist pump or fancy and hear about. I did see and
‘McJesus’? For eight seasons of pro hockey, knee drop, or even the raising
McDavid has often impressed have seen, like you have, men
It was 2010 and the OHL fans with an extraordinary finesse of his stick. While of course he and women who have dazzled
prospects camp was held at the is happy to score big goals, his us with their greatness for the
and foot speed that can lift you
Benson Centre. By then the calm celebration reminds me of past fifty years. And now, like
out of your seat. Even at home in my childhood favourite player.
entire hockey-watching public the lazy boy! His ability to drive you, have had the privilege of
had heard of the new ‘next one’ through crowds and beat seasoned Montreal Canadiens forward, watching ‘McJesus,’ and good
from Richmond Hill, Ontario. NHL defenders shows how great and later LA Sharks and Quebec God, has it been fun. Congrats to
The fact McDavid was coming Nordiques Marc Tardif, scored the Panthers, well deserved battle
he really is.
to Cornwall for the prospects many goals and rarely raised after getting your pants scared
camp sent the locals out to the His Conn Smythe winning his stick or whooped up his off!
