When you're as good of a player as Connor McDavid, like it or not you're going to be the centre of attention. For McDavid, it clearly isn't something he relishes, usually staying very quiet and reserved in media interviews with answers that amount to the most repeated hockey cliches. According to teammate and Edmonton goalie Mikko Koskinen, McDavid is like "Canada's Barkov." In a new interview with a Finnish media outlet, Koskinen says McDavid just wants to play hockey.
"It doesn't matter which city we land and at what time, there's always people waiting for him," said Koskinen of McDavid. "It's pretty hard for him. But he never complains and humbly does his job."
"Sometimes I wish people would just leave him alone, but what can you do."
Koskinen has been with Edmonton since 2018-19, after six seasons in the KHL. He's had the chance to watch McDavid develop and grow into one of the best players, if not the best, in the league. Koskinen says the difference has been noticeable.
"It's been really great to follow his development, even during this time I've played with him," said Koskinen. "He has grown as a player, both inside and outside the rink."
While McDavid may prefer to stay out of the spotlight, it will be impossible as long as he continues to play the way he is. Currently on pace for more than 120 points this season, McDavid currently leads the league in that category with 71 and shows no signs of slowing down. He'll just have to get used to being chased by people with microphones and delivering the lines they need.
Source: Ilta Sanomat
