Swift, it appears, wasn’t the one marquee title on the town on today. It was McDavid Evening in Toronto, one he admitted is at all times particular.
“Of course, of course,” he stated. “Saturday night hockey in front of friends and family. Of course it means more.”
The 27-year-old comes truthfully by these phrases.
Think about that in a 1-on-1 sit-down at Erie Insurance coverage Area on Feb. 8, 2015, McDavid, an 18-year-old ahead with the Erie Otters on the time, opened up about what it might be prefer to play for the Maple Leafs.
“That would be an absolute dream come true,” he stated. “It’s pretty crazy to even think about.”
“I’m from Toronto,” he continued. “It’s a must to be a Leafs fan. So, after all, I used to be. After all. My dad was a Leafs fan. Each Saturday night time watching “Hockey Evening in Canada” can be my favourite time.
“I nonetheless keep in mind going to my first ever Leafs sport. It was a Rangers-Leafs sport. The Leafs gained 4-1. I don’t keep in mind (which gamers) had been enjoying or who was scoring. I simply keep in mind that when my dad and I might drive down, we at all times used to joke who might guess the rating. And for no matter motive, I picked Leafs to win 4-1. And that’s what occurred.
“I’ll remember that forever.”
In contrast to the Oilers’ heartbreaking loss on Saturday.
