Paul Coffey makes bold prediction about Connor McDavid winning Stanley Cup in Edmonton
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Paul Coffey, one of the greatest defenceman to ever put on the Edmonton Oilers jersey has grown into one of the most capable defence coaches in the NHL.
Paul Coffey's hiring as an assistant coach for the Edmonton Oilers sparked some mixed reviews.
Some Oilers enthusiasts though it was a great move, while others believed it was just another way to keep the "old boys club" relevant.
Fast forward to now, Paul Coffey's impact on the team's defensive core has been substantial.
Paul Coffey predicts Connor McDavid will win a Stanley Cup in Edmonton
In a recent interview, the Oilers assistant coach sat down with and discussed the importance of having Connor McDavid on the team.
This interview by Paul Coffey evoked so much emotion as a fan, it's hard to put into context just how highly Paul Coffey thinks of Connor McDavid.
Paul Coffey praised Connor McDavids's calming presence in the locker room, his consistent performance night after night, and confidently predicted that McDavid will inevitably bring home a Stanley Cup to Edmonton.
«Others will never understand what that kid goes through putting those skates on every single night and having to be great, and putting the pressure on himself. But I'll tell you what.
He delivers every single night, and we will get him a Stanley Cup Connor will take a back seat to nobody when his career's over.»
- Paul Coffey
He delivers every single night, and we will get him a Stanley Cup Connor will take a back seat to nobody when his career's over.»
- Paul Coffey
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Paul Coffey may be one of the few people who could say with certainty that Connor McDavid is one of the best players of all time. He's seen the greats of the past as a kid, and played alongside Wayne Gretzky.
To hear Coffey detail the internal pressure McDavid puts on himself to be the greatest player in the world is incredible. The ones that are driven to be the best can pay a price mentally, but McDavid endures it to be better.
As Coffey just said, Connor McDavid will take a back seat to nobody by the time his career is done.
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