Not many NHL players have such a special talent that they draw all eyes toward them when they are on the ice, knowing a memorable “How did he do that?” moment might be seconds away.
Bobby Orr, Guy Lafleur, and Wayne Gretzky were like that. Ditto Eric Lindros — who did it with his power, not his grace — Mario Lemieux, and, more recently, players such as Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, and Patrick Kane.
And, now, there is Connor McDavid, the now-you-see-him-now-you-don’t Edmonton center who has two speeds: fast and faster.
“He’s probably the best player in the world right now,” Flyers right winger Wayne Simmonds said.