MONTREAL - If the Connor McDavid-Jack Eichel hype machine was fuelled by the quotes from these two uber-skilled teenagers, there would be far more fizzle than sizzle entering Wednesday’s New Year’s Eve clash.
“It’s not at all about me and Connor. It’s a huge matchup for the top seed in the bracket. It’s Canada vs. the U.S,” Eichel said on Tuesday morning.
About an hour later, McDavid offered his own take on the subject.
“It’s Canada versus the States, it’s not me versus him,” McDavid said. “It’s a big game for both teams.”
Excuse us but is there an echo in here?