McDavid

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PHT Morning Skate: McDavid's G.O.A.T. case; Raanta or Andersen ... (NHL)

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The level of play by an individual never higher. The level of preparation never more thorough. The level of coaching never better. • Why Rod Brind’Amour should resist going to Frederik Andersen for Game 5: “Even if he is ready/available, I would not go to Andersen on Thursday. To me, it just makes no sense deviating from a formula that has worked at home with Raanta generally being solid, especially at home. Welcome to the PHT Morning Skate, a collection of links from the NHL and around the hockey world. • On Connor McDavid‘s case to be dubbed the greatest player ever right now: “It’s eminently logical the best player of all-time would come from the present rather than the past.The level of competition has never been greater.

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Dan's Daily: Is McDavid the Best Ever? More Trouba Head Hunting (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

The Pittsburgh Penguins less discussed UFA could cash in. Is Connor McDavid the best ever? Rangers' Jacob Trouba went head hunting (again)...

Colorado: The Avs have a chance to eliminate St. Louis tonight. A Carolina instigator penalty became the difference in the hockey game, as New York won Game 4. Here’s the thing, the offseason isn’t entirely under Hextall’s control, and he could be backed into a corner. I sat with the Ron Hextall presser for a bit. The Calgary Flames scored a third period goal on a 132-foot slapshot to force OT in Game 4. When I saw the story, I knew it would get a reaction from you…because it got a reaction from me.

Hour 3: Mighty McDavid, Smith vs. Markstrom w/ Joaquin Gage + Wake and Rake! (Sportsnet.ca)

... to discuss the Oilers' Game 4 win over the Flames, Edmonton squandering a 3-0 lead, Mike Smith's viral gaffe, Jacob Markstrom's regression after an outstanding first round against Dallas, and Connor McDavid's dominance throughout the post-season.

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