Before the 2022 NHL All-Star Skills Competition in Las Vegas earlier this season, St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou was asked about participating in the fastest skater event. Specifically, if the 23-year-old thought he could outpace Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid, who had won the competition three times.
"I'm gonna try," Kyrou said, smiling.
He whipped around the rink in 13.55 seconds. Faster than McDavid. Faster than anyone else in the competition.
"Connor is definitely still the fastest player in the world," Kyrou said after the event.