Sometimes, you watch a hockey player and run out of things to say. Connor McDavid is getting pretty close to that point this season. What else is there to write?
Professor Press Box argues that Connor McDavid has taken complete responsibility for driving the Edmonton Oilers following a dominant start to the season. McDavid recorded two goals and three assists in Edmonton's 6-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth, extending his season tally to six goals and 17 assists across his first eight games.
The writer notes that McDavid's 17 assists tie an NHL record shared by Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux through eight games. The column suggests McDavid may feel added personal investment in the team's success after being involved in considering Mike Babcock as a coaching candidate.
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