Dylan Strome has a heartfelt message for Connor McDavid

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Patrick Frost
January 11, 2025 (6:14 PM)

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The Erie Otters held a special ceremony for Connor McDavid last night with a tribute that cemented him has the best players to ever play on the team. Before the ceremony took place, former Erie teammate Dylan Strome sent McDavid a heartfelt video tribute, congratulating him on receiving such a distinguished honour.

McDavid and Strome played for the Toronto Marlboros and were teammates with the Erie Otters.

Dylan Strome and Connor McDavid played on the same line on the Otters, and together they carved out the next generation of great talents to grace the NHL.

Last night, the Erie Otters retired Connor McDavid's number to the rafters, but not before Dylan Strome relayed some kind words to his former teammate.

"Hey Dave-O, It's Strommer. Just wanted to come on here and say congrats for having your number retired by the Erie Otters. You're one of the best players that's ever played in the organization, or THE best player that's ever played in the organization. It was an honour to get to play with you and be your friend. Cheers to all the good memories we had and hopefully we can make some more in the future."

-Dylan Strome

McDavid played three years with the Otters as a junior player and was a key to their success. The Otters are honouring McDavid's work in the OHL and they will retire his No. 97 tonight.

As a member of the Otters, McDavid played 166 games over three seasons and scored an appropriate 97 goals and 188 assists for 285 points. His 285 points stand fourth in Otters' franchise history.

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