Who's better: Connor McDavid or Wayne Gretzky? NHL star Evander Kane weighs in on legends and rivals
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- Опубликовано: 20 июн 2024
- We catch up with Edmonton Oilers' Evander Kane in the middle of the NHL playoffs. He gives us his take on teammate Connor McDavid, bringing the Stanley Cup back to Canada and even shares his prediction for which Eastern Conference team will make it to the Finals.
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Wayne Gretzky is considered the GOAT, but do you think Connor McDavid could become a more legendary Oiler?
Like asking which child you like better.
Wayne's hockey IQ was probably higher, but there's zero doubt McDavid's skillset is faaaaar superior. But its really not fair comparing different eras like this.
If he can play about 8 more seasons, finish his career in Edmonton and get at least a couple Stanley Cups, then maybe be considered equal.
Most legendary probably not, most skilled yes.
in the 80s goalies were not that good i can imagine Connor playing in the 80s and easily make 300 pts or more and if you take Wayne young again and make him play today he would be good but probably equal to guys like Panarin , Patrick Kane , Crosby not better for sure
Kane you been nothing but awesome in Edmonton and Alberta. All your time spending time seeing kids in all parts of Alberta doesn’t go unnoticed. Let’s go Oilers!!!
Kane has become an accomplished diplomat.
Hes leaned politics well from having to defend himself for his gambling and sexual predation issues, not to mention numerous suspensions for dity hits and breaking laws. Its a shame since hes a decent player.
@wr_2112 an LA fan that believes everything they read in the news why am I not surprised. You think he would've ended up with sole custody of his kid if the SA stuff was true?
@@markh4545454 I didnt say any of it was true or not. I simply said hes learned though those issues to know what to say (as a diplomat).
My apologies
Still a hood beater
Agree with all kaner said
KANE what a stud
I knew kane was gonna say ovi, they have similar play styles, big body throws and goals but ovis goals are 500 more plus but still same play style, big body
Good questions ….. excellent answers 👍
People always said that Gretzky wasn't a fast skater, but when he had the puck nobody could catch him.
Gretz or Connor?....fine line between the greatest and most entertaining, much like Tiger and Jack. One has the stats and the other has the unimaginable talent. One played the percentages and one played for the crowd.
2nd season 109 assits, plus 55 goals, i remember in his 3rd season, he had like 45 goals at game 38. Just think about that wooden stick with no flex, i bet a guy at work he would get 5 goals and get 50 goals in 39 games. Wayne got 92 goals that year in the NHL plus 120 apples. Im sorry if you had the opportunity to watch him play live, there is no doubt that he is the greatest goal scorer, greatest play maker, they put him on the PK just to scare the other teams.
Wow, what a way to put him on the spot. Especially when the truthful answer would not go in favour of his current teammate.
Love McDavid, but they call Wayne , "The Great One" for a reason.
Kaner 💪💪
Good interview
Kane is a beauty
Life long oilers fan Evander kane is a stud and is undeniably an asset for the oilers team on and off the ice we love you kane let the haters hate
You cannot compare 2 players in different eras! The chemistry is so different. Kane is an awesome player. Congrats guys round 2! Grew up watching the Oilers.💙🧡💙🧡
Gretzky in his prime was far beyond any other player. He would create grade A scoring chances almost every rush often out of nothing. A lot has been said about the different era, but Gretz played at a time when defenders were allowed to clutch and grab a lot more than they can now. But he was like a ghost out there, opposing players couldn't touch him. Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr and Connor McDavid had 100 assist seasons, Wayne Gretzky did it 11 times.
Kucherov as well
Hes extremely well spoken.
Would anybody ever say this about someone who is white.
@@mathewwickert7137Whoever is well spoken I will say they are well spoken. Has nothing to do with colour. Don’t bring race into this. God bless.
@@mathewwickert7137 He's so well spoken.
I've always thought he's well spoken for a hockey player. So many just sort of mumble their way through interviews (granted they're paid to play hockey, not be broadcasters), but I really think Evander will likely have a great broadcasting career (if he wants it) after he's done playing.
Different times, Gretzky still holds the records and today MaDavids the great one of hockey today.
How is this even a question its like comparing steph to jordan and levron or comparing brady to rodges manning and mahones -chiefs fan
Gretzky had like 167 points in his rookie season, but he had 1 goal less, so he didn't get his name on the art ross, he didn't win the rookie of the year either. The NHL did everything they could to prevent him from having too many points. Also in the day a 2 line pass was offside
Connor’s first 8 seaons 1/8 for 50 goals. Wayne 8/8. Stories need
To sell and “what if” conversations need to happen.. but really there is no comparison to the Great One. Haven’t even seen Connor in a final yet..❤
Why does one of them have to be better than the other?? There's more than enough room for BOTH to be equally as great and I've had the good fortune to watch both of them play. The two GOATS sharing the Edmonton pasture. lol
Kaner I love you
Sorry just checked rookie season 134 points
Dimmest question ever
Pavel Bure had that skillset and that speed. So false statement.
I watched both play. McDavid is better imho. I think he is allot faster and his stick handling is god like. On top of that I agree with Evander about it being a much faster game today. Ill catch allot of shit for this, but the league Gordie Howe played in is the equivalent to highschool level today. If he were alive today he wouldn't stand a chance in todays NHL.
It's sports "entertainment."
if you don’t count his goals, Gretzky is still the top scorer of all time!
hands down ... gretzky ...
Like Gretz said he was the best in his time but now the game is so much faster bigger players McDavid is best in this time period Gretz was best in his and that's what he meant when he said that about McDavid Gretz was never as fast as McDavid and his quick hands but how fast he can explode so they were are the best and Wayne knows hockey was a lot slower back then
Both are great but I’m a Gretzky fan
Even Gretz said if he played in this era that he wouldn't have had half the points he did because the goalies and their equipment wasn't as good back then. He's so humble and honest in saying that. Having said that, imagine Mcdavid, Mackinnon, Crosby or Ovi if they started their careers in 1979 against the weaker goalies. Would be interesting to see what their yearly points would be.
Go Canucks 🔥
Taxes and brutal fans
Gretzky's still the GOAT. I'll see how he stacks up at the end of his career
Mario Lemieux
yawnnnnnnn ...
What a dumb question....Mcdavid is not even close t Gretzky he hasnt even eclipsed Crosby yet....there are a lot of YEARS to go for Mcdavid to be considered in Waynes breath...Mcdavids not that hot lots of guys are scoring 50+ goals and the League has changed and become a lot more offensive since exactly 2012.
If mcdavid teleported back in time to the 1980s he would destroy Wayne gretzky, there's nothing wrong with that it's just different eras, the gap from gretzky compared to everyone else at that time was probably bigger
@@patricity9355 Nope, Connor would not have seen the puck,there were tons of speedy guys in the 80s many matching Mcdavid...Nuge is a Gretzky clone and he can play keep away with anyone because of it, he thinks the ice like Gretzky 100%....Mcdavid is Hemsky+. with hands....but these men are not in Waynes class , Connor has not even taken over fully for Crosby and if he doesnt win a Cup he might get passed over by a Bedard or some other hotshot 18 year old.
What a stupid question but then again this is an American channel.
snubs gretzky twice!
I just say 1 thing there is ju 1 player how is The best ever in The history and that is MARIO THE MAGNIFICENT ONE LEMIEUX NO QUESTION ABOUT THAT END OF THE STORY KING OF KINGS GOD OF GODS
Holy Botox! Ridiculous
Depends I guess... McDavid drinking cokes between periods, and not working out in the 80's, or a totally jacked gym rat Gretzky today.
Lol. Gretzky is still the best player of all time. Connor is about tide for 2nd with Mario.
Connor ain't close to peak Mario
Fafo lol
It's a game for children .
Evander... how do end up $27,000,000 in debt in just a few short years? Are there advantages to being a douche canoe on the ice?
Пока от этого черта Нефть не избавиться, то никогда не возьмёт кубок
Boo oilers 😂
take the B and put a “G” cuz that’s more g kid
Must be a leafs fan
Sorry just checked rookie season 134 points