Bassin has so many anecdotes about McDavid’s time with the Otters, starting with his first scrimmage with the team. McDavid, ever humble, wore his old minor hockey gear instead of Otters colors because he hadn’t made the team yet.

Fair to say that McDavid, who turns 28 today, has lived up to the hype that preceded him. He belongs in that small class of Canadian hockey superheroes who were already national celebrities by 16: among them Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky, Eric Lindros, Sidney Crosby.

JET 24/FOX 66’s Mike Fenner talks with Erie legend Connor McDavid and Erie Otters general manager Dave Brown as the Otters retire McDavid’s #97 jersey. Related Coverage

Edmonton Oilers star center Connor McDavid praised the OHL as one of the best platforms for raising and developing young hockey talent.

Oh man, that is a brutal crosscheck from McDavid. He is sour that Conor Garland had him down.” With those words Sportsnet commentator Ray Ferraro called the play that will be debated hotly in the next day,

Minnesota scored the first two goals, both on the power play, but Connor McDavid rallied the Oilers with two goals and an assist.

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was in Erie last night to witness his jersey get raised up into the rafters.

VANCOUVER - Frustrations boiled over between the Canucks and Oilers on Saturday.Now Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid could miss games as a result. The

Wild forward Marcus Johansson did not return for the third period due to catching a sneaky elbow from Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid. It’s hard to see on a replay, but if you look closely ...

Connor McDavid's No. 97 jersey joined those of Brad Boyes (16) and Vince Scott (18) when the Erie Otters retired it Friday at Erie Insurance Arena.

NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will have a hearing for his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland, the