Connor McDavid Sees an Elderly Man Using Sticks as Crutches—What He Does Next Will Change Everything! On a chilly Edmonton afternoon, McDavid was out for a casual walk near the river valley when he noticed something unusual. An elderly man, hunched over, was slowly making his way down the sidewalk—using two makeshift sticks as crutches. The sight stopped McDavid in his tracks.
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In the world of hockey, Connor McDavid is known for his blistering speed, unmatched skill, and leadership on the ice. But it was a moment off the rink that truly showcased the heart of the Edmonton Oilers’ captain.
On a chilly Edmonton afternoon, McDavid was out for a casual walk near the river valley when he noticed something unusual. An elderly man, hunched over, was slowly making his way down the sidewalk—using two makeshift sticks as crutches. The sight stopped McDavid in his tracks.
As he watched the man struggle with each step, it was clear that these weren’t proper mobility aids. The sticks were splintered and uneven, barely offering any stability. Concerned, McDavid immediately approached the man and asked if he needed help.
The elderly man, named Walter, smiled warmly and explained that his old crutches had broken weeks ago. With limited funds and no immediate assistance, he had resorted to using sticks he had found in a nearby park. McDavid, deeply moved by the story, knew he couldn’t just walk away.
Without hesitation, he offered Walter his arm and walked him home, taking careful steps to ensure the man didn’t stumble. But that was just the beginning.
The next morning, Walter was in for a surprise. At his doorstep stood Connor McDavid, this time holding a brand-new pair of high-quality crutches. But the generosity didn’t stop there. McDavid had also arranged for Walter to have a proper mobility assessment, ensuring he would get the long-term support he needed.
“I didn’t do anything special,” McDavid later said when asked about the encounter. “I just saw someone in need and wanted to help. That’s what anyone should do.”
News of the act spread quickly across social media, with fans praising McDavid’s kindness. In a world where sports figures are often admired for their physical talents, it’s moments like these that show true greatness goes beyond the game.
Walter, now equipped with proper crutches and newfound confidence, summed it up best: “I’ve been a hockey fan all my life, but Connor McDavid isn’t just a great player—he’s a great person.”
While McDavid’s highlight reels continue to amaze on the ice, it’s his off-the-ice assist that will be remembered just as fondly.
Connor McDavid Centres Surprising Line At Canada’s First Practice
Team Canada is officially here.
Today, Team Canada held its first practice in Montreal, giving us our first look at how they will line up at the Four Nations Face-Off. This is what they rolled with on their first day:
Sam Reinhart – Connor McDavid – Mitch Marner
Mark Stone – Sidney Crosby – Nathan MacKinnon
Brad Marchand – Brayden Point – Seth Jarvis
Brandon Hagel – Anthony Cirelli – Sam Bennett
Devon Toews – Cale Makar
Josh Morrissey – Colton Parayko
Shea Theodore – Drew Doughty
To no one’s surprise, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid centres the first line. McDavid is joined by two elite two-way wingers in Mitch Marner and Sam Reinhart, with Marner providing skill and playmaking while Reinhart fills a Zach Hyman-type scoring role on McDavid’s wing.
Further down the lineup, the much-discussed Cole Harbour connection of Crosby and MacKinnon is joined by yet another elite two-way winger in Mark Stone. It’s a bit surprising to see Stone on his off-wing rather than Brad Marchand, another Nova Scotia native who dominated on a line with Crosby and Patrice Bergeron at the 2016 World Cup.
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Instead, Marchand will feature on an absolute headache of a third line next to Brayden Point and Seth Jarvis. Put two of the league’s best pests and energy wingers next to one of the most efficient and clutch scorers in recent memory and you’ve got a nightmare for opposing teams.
Finally, the fourth line features two members of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s second line, Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli. They’ll be joined by either Sam Bennett or Travis Konecny to create a high-energy shutdown line built to take on the likes of Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Mikko Rantanen.
Head coach Jon Cooper also played with the powerplay, showing off a terrifying top unit led by — who else? — McDavid.
While Team Canada doesn’t boast a pure sniper like Leon Draisaitl or Alex Ovechkin, this top unit still features three 50-goal scorers, the best defenceman in the world, and the runaway NHL scoring leader. Not too bad.
With their shaky goaltending and offence-heavy blueline, Canada may have to outscore its problems. The good news is they’re about as well-equipped as any team has ever been to do just that.
Team Canada kicks off the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday night when they take on Mattias Ekholm and Team Sweden.
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