Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby get compared following Oilers’ playoff elimination against Knights in Round 2

Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Penguins captain Sidney Crosby are often compared by NHL fans every now and then. Especially now since the Oilers failed to quench their Stanley Cup drought, fans have started comparing their Cup achievements in past years.

Both are legends in their own league and have time and again etched their names on the NHL starboard. Crosby has won the Stanley Cup three times in his career, while McDavid surprisingly has yet to win a Cup. The factors dictating the reasons behind such records may be debatable.

While some say, the two stars shouldn’t be compared considering they reign in different eras, others prefer to match their records every once in a while. Team, partners, coach, and organization all play a part in winning a Cup. 

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Connor McDavid talks about Oilers’ future plans following playoff elimination

One tweeted, “Having a generational talent does not guarantee a Cup. You need team building and depth in NHL.” Likewise many are of the view, that the Oilers can do better in roster management and build up a team providing their core players the best they can.

It’ll surely be a factor in next year’s Stanley Cup run. Connor McDavid expressed he has absolute faith in the core players and they all believe this loss is a lesson that’ll pave the way for a better year. 

8 years with Connor McDavid = 8 playoff wins in a postseason at most to show for it.

Having a generational talent does not guarantee a Cup. You need team building and depth in the NHL.

I hope Grier and co are paying attention about what NOT to do with the next superstar.

— Josh (?️‍⚧️?️‍?ALLY) #BLM #CMCISANINER (@SharksJosh95) May 15, 2023

The NHL has written off Sid and I’ve been saying this for years, they keep talking about Connor being the best but Sid has the cups

— Marc B ⚫️?⚫️? (@Steelers508) May 15, 2023

How do you fail to build a team around Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl

— Sidney Crosby Enthusiast (?) (@CrosbyForMVP) May 15, 2023

Sidney Crosby will always be better than Connor McDavid!!! Oilers are eliminated!!!!!

— Jonathan Kitchen (@jkitch47) May 15, 2023

https://twitter.com/gug1314/status/1657973604406145034

McDavid stated that mostly every player is signed on for the next couple of years, including him and Darisaitl. The team has a youth core and “everyone is in the prime of their career.”  The failures of today will surely plant the seed for next year. The team is confident about their next run and has already started moving on.

“Leon Draisaitl scores two incredible goals all by himself and Connor McDavid does something that hasn’t been seen since Bill “Spaghetti Arms” Brady in 1921 as the Oilers lose 6-4”

The Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout of the NHL. pic.twitter.com/oosnefOCpm

— Andrew Weiss (@WeissHockeyTalk) May 15, 2023

Don’t care what anybody says, Connor McDavid and company are nothing compared to Sidney Crosby and Gang until they have some playoff success. Only then can they be put onto the same pedestal. #EdmontonOilers #Penguins #sidneycrosby

— Penguinacons (@Penguinacons) May 15, 2023

The idea that anybody would compare Connor McDavid to Sidney Crosby is a crime.

He’s not even close.

Sid is a top 5 player of all time.

McDavid can’t get out of his own way come playoffs

Another choke job this year@EdmontonOilers @penguins @NHL

— JudeClemente (@JudeClemente) May 15, 2023

Connor Mcdavid is not Sidney Crosby and never will be. Not even in the same stratosphere

— . (@CrispyRoutes84) May 15, 2023

It's hard to compare players based on cups bc teams win cups, not players. McDavid has Draisaitl.. that is really it. No defence, no goaltending. Sid, while exceptional, had Malkin, but also a solid D with Letang and solid goaltending.

— WMcF (@mcfarwl) May 15, 2023

Many compared Sidney Crosby and McDavid on social media, drawing in heavy arguments. Some even stated that McDavid and Draisaitl are Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout of the NHL. Regardless of comparisons between players, the Oilers will have an eventful offseason in building up their strength for the regular and post-season run. 

Draisaitl commented, “I think we have the right pieces in place to get it done”. All that is needed is to go out, play and win the game. He further said that this year’s loss will act as fuel for next year. The team is ready to re-evaluate their stance and “come back stronger” and as a better player.

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