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Old 05-19-2017, 01:17 PM   #6530
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Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988 View Post
Only problem with your theory is everyone you call generational, minus McDavid, has accomplished something.

McDavid, Eichel and Matthews are believed by some to be prospective generational players. So far, none of them are.
Man I am ready jump on the Oilers and nitpick them to pieces as much as anyone else on this forum but to say he hasn't accomplished anything...

First, he has played a season and a half in the NHL due to injury. In his first full season he's a Hart nominee. He may not have won a cup but, again, he's 2 years into his career on a team that still has a ton of holes masked by him and Talbot. Like Crosby he has made 3rd line players look like superstars. When Draisaitl gets his new contract he better have a "McDavid" vanity plate on his lambo and buy his new house on McDavid lane.

I would call him a generational talent as much as it makes me want to throw up. Put him on a more well-rounded team and he's probably still playing hockey this week.
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