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C Connor McDavid– 85
Connor McDavid’s going to be a huge key factor for this Oilers team. Everyone knows it. But, how will EA rate the rookie who, although has never played in the NHL, has high expectations?
Well, let’s see. In just 46 OHL games this past season, he scored 44 goals and put in 76 assists. That’s hard to do nowadays, even in the OHL, despite everyone’s belief. The offensive skills and the hand work are there, and he’s magic with a puck.
Defensively, McDavid’s a solid player. He knows how to backcheck and he’s not afraid to be aggressive, and he’s an excellent skater. So, he shouldn’t worry there.
EA is going to be rating him at an average score, though. The reason behind that is because he is going to have to adjust to the NHL, and who knows what will happen? Hopefully, as Gretzky preached, McDavid will be just fine making his transition.
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