McDavid is super flashy.
I fear that this will be regarded as anti-oiler whining but McDavid is impressive as an individual player but I do not get the sense that it's wonderful playing with him.
Matthews seems much more economical and possession oriented, more of a three zone player, uses his speed more effectively on the defensive side of the coin and seems more interested in distributing the puck to linemates who may be in a better position.
McDavid looks eerily similar to Taylor Hall in that his skillset seems largely self involved and that he seems to be about 30% slower without the puck than he is with it.
Surrounded by elite players McDavid doesn't look as elite as he did surrounded by ECHL all stars up in the chuk.
His ability is undeniable, the speed, the shot, the passing ability all elite, but he doesn't look nearly as impressive as his teammates because his highlights are mostly individual.
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