Asked on SN590 radio what separates Connor McDavid from Auston Matthews, Sportsnet’s Cassie Campbell-Pascall said, “I just think the offensive dynamic ability to skate with the puck is where Connor McDavid separates himself. Listen, there’s not a lot of separation there because I believe, this year, Matthews has actually surpassed McDavid just in the sense that I think he’s a little bit more complete. You know, a little bit different at faceoffs. You’re starting to see a complete game in Matthews. You’re starting to see a little more effort, a little more preciseness in back check, and defensive liabilities and things. I think Connor McDavid, his offensive — I know Matthews has scored a ton of goals — but what he (McDavid) produces offensively for his teammates and for himself is off the charts, there’s no one even close, but I got to tell you I think Matthews’ game overall this year has been more complete than Connor McDavid’s. And I know that’s something that Connor McDavid came in, he wanted to be better at faceoffs, he wanted to be better at the defensive side of the game, and he’s made some strides. But I think Matthews has taken that side of his game to another level this year.” Read More
