EDMONTON, Alberta - In his first month in the NHL, Edmonton center Connor McDavid has been as good as advertised - not an easy development when you have been called The Next Crosby.
McDavid, the No. 1 overall pick in the June draft, had five goals and 12 points in his first 12 games heading into Tuesday's matchup against the Flyers.
"I don't think it's much of a surprise," Edmonton left winger Benoit Pouliot said Tuesday after the morning skate at Rexall Place. "He came to camp and everybody saw how good he was, how fast he was, and how strong he was.