Who's better: Connor McDavid or Wayne Gretzky? NHL star Evander Kane weighs in on legends and rivals

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We catch up with Edmonton Oilers' Evander Kane in the middle of the NHL playoffs. He gives us his take on teammate Connor McDavid, bringing the Stanley Cup back to Canada and even shares his prediction for which Eastern Conference team will make it to the Finals.
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@usatodaysports 15 күн бұрын

Wayne Gretzky is considered the GOAT, but do you think Connor McDavid could become a more legendary Oiler?

@user-iw5mp5th6d 14 күн бұрын

Like asking which child you like better.

@The-Dom 14 күн бұрын

Wayne's hockey IQ was probably higher, but there's zero doubt McDavid's skillset is faaaaar superior. But its really not fair comparing different eras like this.

@andrewsokol2717 14 күн бұрын

If he can play about 8 more seasons, finish his career in Edmonton and get at least a couple Stanley Cups, then maybe be considered equal.

@matthewbarry7026 14 күн бұрын

Most legendary probably not, most skilled yes.

@pasimportant743 13 күн бұрын

in the 80s goalies were not that good i can imagine Connor playing in the 80s and easily make 300 pts or more and if you take Wayne young again and make him play today he would be good but probably equal to guys like Panarin , Patrick Kane , Crosby not better for sure

@alsshenanigans2883 14 күн бұрын

Kane you been nothing but awesome in Edmonton and Alberta. All your time spending time seeing kids in all parts of Alberta doesn’t go unnoticed. Let’s go Oilers!!!

@user-iw5mp5th6d 14 күн бұрын

Kane has become an accomplished diplomat.

@wr_2112 14 күн бұрын

Hes leaned politics well from having to defend himself for his gambling and sexual predation issues, not to mention numerous suspensions for dity hits and breaking laws. Its a shame since hes a decent player.

@markh4545454 14 күн бұрын

@wr_2112 an LA fan that believes everything they read in the news why am I not surprised. You think he would've ended up with sole custody of his kid if the SA stuff was true?

@wr_2112 14 күн бұрын

@@markh4545454 I didnt say any of it was true or not. I simply said hes learned though those issues to know what to say (as a diplomat).

@markh4545454 14 күн бұрын

My apologies

@kv4194 14 күн бұрын

Still a hood beater

@wadekevin2074 14 күн бұрын

Agree with all kaner said

@user-jq7zt4if6r 14 күн бұрын

Good questions ….. excellent answers 👍

@enriqueshockwave 14 күн бұрын

KANE what a stud

@robmclaren664 11 күн бұрын

2nd season 109 assits, plus 55 goals, i remember in his 3rd season, he had like 45 goals at game 38. Just think about that wooden stick with no flex, i bet a guy at work he would get 5 goals and get 50 goals in 39 games. Wayne got 92 goals that year in the NHL plus 120 apples. Im sorry if you had the opportunity to watch him play live, there is no doubt that he is the greatest goal scorer, greatest play maker, they put him on the PK just to scare the other teams.

@jinkim917 13 күн бұрын

Good interview

@nicherman6759 14 күн бұрын

I knew kane was gonna say ovi, they have similar play styles, big body throws and goals but ovis goals are 500 more plus but still same play style, big body

@Asher8328 14 күн бұрын

Love McDavid, but they call Wayne , "The Great One" for a reason.

@restoredaccess 9 күн бұрын

Wow, what a way to put him on the spot. Especially when the truthful answer would not go in favour of his current teammate.

@mrhurst198 14 күн бұрын

Kaner 💪💪

@robmclaren664 11 күн бұрын

People always said that Gretzky wasn't a fast skater, but when he had the puck nobody could catch him.

@margaretjohnston7320 14 күн бұрын

You cannot compare 2 players in different eras! The chemistry is so different. Kane is an awesome player. Congrats guys round 2! Grew up watching the Oilers.💙🧡💙🧡

@Swamp_gas12 12 күн бұрын

Gretz or Connor?....fine line between the greatest and most entertaining, much like Tiger and Jack. One has the stats and the other has the unimaginable talent. One played the percentages and one played for the crowd.

@wolf452010 12 күн бұрын

Life long oilers fan Evander kane is a stud and is undeniably an asset for the oilers team on and off the ice we love you kane let the haters hate

@Kingshibz 14 күн бұрын

Kane is a beauty

@leechap3 11 күн бұрын

Gretzky in his prime was far beyond any other player. He would create grade A scoring chances almost every rush often out of nothing. A lot has been said about the different era, but Gretz played at a time when defenders were allowed to clutch and grab a lot more than they can now. But he was like a ghost out there, opposing players couldn't touch him. Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr and Connor McDavid had 100 assist seasons, Wayne Gretzky did it 11 times.

@jonostrom1557 5 күн бұрын

Kucherov as well

@jdbroome8125 13 күн бұрын

Connor’s first 8 seaons 1/8 for 50 goals. Wayne 8/8. Stories need To sell and “what if” conversations need to happen.. but really there is no comparison to the Great One. Haven’t even seen Connor in a final yet..❤

@robmclaren664 11 күн бұрын

Gretzky had like 167 points in his rookie season, but he had 1 goal less, so he didn't get his name on the art ross, he didn't win the rookie of the year either. The NHL did everything they could to prevent him from having too many points. Also in the day a 2 line pass was offside

@cindyrussell1581 14 күн бұрын

Different times, Gretzky still holds the records and today MaDavids the great one of hockey today.

@ardamage7792 14 күн бұрын

How is this even a question its like comparing steph to jordan and levron or comparing brady to rodges manning and mahones -chiefs fan

@Derek_Reynolds 14 күн бұрын

Hes extremely well spoken.

@mathewwickert7137 14 күн бұрын

Would anybody ever say this about someone who is white.

@Derek_Reynolds 14 күн бұрын

@@mathewwickert7137Whoever is well spoken I will say they are well spoken. Has nothing to do with colour. Don’t bring race into this. God bless.

@cnam1258 14 күн бұрын

@@mathewwickert7137 He's so well spoken.

@karad4193 11 күн бұрын

I've always thought he's well spoken for a hockey player. So many just sort of mumble their way through interviews (granted they're paid to play hockey, not be broadcasters), but I really think Evander will likely have a great broadcasting career (if he wants it) after he's done playing.

@jamesfranchuk4396 13 күн бұрын

Kaner I love you

@omalleysmith9100 14 күн бұрын

Why does one of them have to be better than the other?? There's more than enough room for BOTH to be equally as great and I've had the good fortune to watch both of them play. The two GOATS sharing the Edmonton pasture. lol

@drewturner5925 14 күн бұрын

Dimmest question ever

@robmclaren664 11 күн бұрын

Sorry just checked rookie season 134 points

@robbrown8483 11 күн бұрын

if you don’t count his goals, Gretzky is still the top scorer of all time!

@JAYTEAM187 8 күн бұрын

I watched both play. McDavid is better imho. I think he is allot faster and his stick handling is god like. On top of that I agree with Evander about it being a much faster game today. Ill catch allot of shit for this, but the league Gordie Howe played in is the equivalent to highschool level today. If he were alive today he wouldn't stand a chance in todays NHL.

@prestontucker1687 14 күн бұрын

It's sports "entertainment."

@georgeway2092 13 күн бұрын

hands down ... gretzky ...

@kylecrawford3487 12 күн бұрын

Go Canucks 🔥

@JesMcdld-nb6pg 14 күн бұрын

Like Gretz said he was the best in his time but now the game is so much faster bigger players McDavid is best in this time period Gretz was best in his and that's what he meant when he said that about McDavid Gretz was never as fast as McDavid and his quick hands but how fast he can explode so they were are the best and Wayne knows hockey was a lot slower back then

@metalmarty3948 14 күн бұрын

Even Gretz said if he played in this era that he wouldn't have had half the points he did because the goalies and their equipment wasn't as good back then. He's so humble and honest in saying that. Having said that, imagine Mcdavid, Mackinnon, Crosby or Ovi if they started their careers in 1979 against the weaker goalies. Would be interesting to see what their yearly points would be.

@jimklose648 14 күн бұрын

Both are great but I’m a Gretzky fan

@adriankalitka3762 14 күн бұрын

Gretzky's still the GOAT. I'll see how he stacks up at the end of his career

@jahramika 14 күн бұрын

Mario Lemieux

@georgeway2092 13 күн бұрын

yawnnnnnnn ...

@chickenwings6172 14 күн бұрын

What a stupid question but then again this is an American channel.

@wayne387 14 күн бұрын

Taxes and brutal fans

@BobsUruncle-dl7cs 14 күн бұрын

What a dumb question....Mcdavid is not even close t Gretzky he hasnt even eclipsed Crosby yet....there are a lot of YEARS to go for Mcdavid to be considered in Waynes breath...Mcdavids not that hot lots of guys are scoring 50+ goals and the League has changed and become a lot more offensive since exactly 2012.

@patricity9355 13 күн бұрын

If mcdavid teleported back in time to the 1980s he would destroy Wayne gretzky, there's nothing wrong with that it's just different eras, the gap from gretzky compared to everyone else at that time was probably bigger

@BobsUruncle-dl7cs 13 күн бұрын

@@patricity9355 Nope, Connor would not have seen the puck,there were tons of speedy guys in the 80s many matching Mcdavid...Nuge is a Gretzky clone and he can play keep away with anyone because of it, he thinks the ice like Gretzky 100%....Mcdavid is Hemsky+. with hands....but these men are not in Waynes class , Connor has not even taken over fully for Crosby and if he doesnt win a Cup he might get passed over by a Bedard or some other hotshot 18 year old.

@hanslilja3873 14 күн бұрын

I just say 1 thing there is ju 1 player how is The best ever in The history and that is MARIO THE MAGNIFICENT ONE LEMIEUX NO QUESTION ABOUT THAT END OF THE STORY KING OF KINGS GOD OF GODS