Wayne Gretzky offers opinion on Connor McDavid
Wayne Gretzky was in Toronto on Monday to attend the second annual Night for Change, but he took a moment to provide his opinion about Connor McDavid's future in the NHL.
The Great One sees a lot of potential in projected 1st pick
Wayne Gretzky was in Toronto on Monday to attend the second annual Night for Change, but he took a moment to provide his opinion on Connor McDavid's future in the NHL.
Click on the video player above to find out what No. 99 had to say about McDavid's character, how he will adapt to his likely destination of Edmonton, and what we can expect from the young phenom in years to come.
McDavid, who starred for the Erie Otters and was recently named junior player of the year, finished third in the OHL in scoring with 44 goals and a total of 120 points in just 47 games.
The Oilers won the NHL draft lottery and it's a forgone conclusion they will select McDavid on June 26.