It was never in doubt. Edmonton Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid is, for a third consecutive pre-season, the unanimous choice as the player projected to be best in the NHL.
The 2022-23 season was one long victory lap for McDavid, who became the fifth modern-era player to lead the league in goals, assists, and points and seventh player to win four individual trophies: the Hart, Ted Lindsay, Rocket Richard and Art Ross.And McDavid, 26, remains in the prime of his career.Sidney Crosby, who is No. 13 on this year’s list, has said he believes 170 points is within McDavid’s grasp.
No. 2 Draisaitl scored a combined 65 goals during the regular season and playoffs. His 32 power-play goals were two shy of the all-time single season record. Draisaitl’s playoff-high 13 goals in 12 games were equalled only by Conn Smythe Trophy-winning Jonathan Marchessault, who needed 10 more games.
No. 4 Cale Makar continues to build a Hall of Fame resume, earning at least one year-end honour in each of his four NHL seasons. Makar has smartly dismissed comparisons to the legendary Bobby Orr. But the Avs’ defenceman is to the blueline what McDavid is to the frontline, a breathtaking creative force who dares the opposition to catch him if they can.
No. 7: David Pastrnak went into overdrive and scored 12 goals in his last 10 games for Boston to become the 23rd player in NHL history to score 60 goals.
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