Stars rookie discloses Connor McDavid’s “classy” comment in handshake line
Dallas Stars rookie Logan Stankoven revealed Connor McDavid’s “classy comment in the handshake line. After the Stars were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference final, a viral image circulated showing McDavid whispering in Stankoven’s ear during the handshake line.
The moment captured the attention of many, sparking interest in what Connor McDavid might have said to Logan Stankoven in that exchange. The Stars rookie told RadioNLNews about what McDavid said to him during their handshake line:
“He just kind of said, Hey, you’re a great player, explained Stankoven. “We have a lot of respect for you. I mean, it’s pretty quick, but I thought that was pretty cool and classy of him. He didn’t need to say anything like that. He could have just shook my hand and kept going, but did, kind of, you know, for me, it makes me give.”
“Give him more respect, and obviously got to play him hard, but I think at the same time, it’s such a guy that you kind of look up to growing up and when he when he says something to you like that. It’s it’s pretty cool,” Stankoven added.
Logan Stankoven was drafted No. 47 overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2021 NHL draft. The 21-year-old rookie forward made his debut in the Stars’ 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in February.
Stankoven ended his rookie season by accumulating 14 points through six goals and eight assists in 24 games. In his debut playoff experience, the 21-year-old forward garnered eight points through three goals and five assists in 19 games.
Connor McDavid and Oilers find themselves in a do-or-die situation
McDavid made it to the Stanley Cup final for the first time since being drafted first overall by the Oilers in the 2016 draft.
However, with heavy defeats in the first two games of the Cup final, Connor McDavid and the Oilers find themselves in a do-or-die situation to keep their hopes alive against the formidable Florida Panthers.
According to the NHL, 91% of teams have gone on to win the Stanley Cup after securing the first two games of the final. The Boston Bruins are the last team to win after going 2-0 down in the first two games of the series. They did so in the 2011 Stanley Cup final against the Vancouver Canucks.
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers must win the next two games at home to defy expectations and bounce back in the series. Game 3 is on Thursday in Edmonton.
