Will Connor McDavid ever surpass Sidney Crosby?

Oilers third-year star deflects his rise to the top despite being named top player in TSN's Top 50 Player rankings. read more

Given that Crosby is like a decade older than Connor McDavid, at some point just due to the effects of age, Connor McDavid will surpass Sidney Crosby in terms of skill level at that time. Now as to if will Connor McDavid's at his best be better than Sidney Crosby at his best can likely be a debate for years to come, just as it is with all sports. read more

A growing number of people in the hockey world now view Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid as the NHL’s best player, and yet he is unwilling to wear that crown. “I definitely think (Sidney) Crosby is still on top,” McDavid told USA TODAY Sports earlier this month. read more

When Connor McDavid stepped on the ice for his first NHL training camp, Taylor Hall already knew hockey’s “Next One” was the best player out there. When Sidney Crosby stayed on the ice late after practice, Marc-Andre Fleury saw the best player in the world constantly looking to improve. read more