The Toronto Maple Leafs continue on their march towards last place in the standings when they faceoff against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.
Connor was kind enough to indulge the Toronto media on how much of a Maple Leaf fan he was growing up.
What Toronto moments resonated with McDavid growing up? Connor smiles, "There were a lot of tough times being a Leafs fan"
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) February 11, 2016
Reporter: You don't remember much about (last Leafs) Cup win?
McDavid: (Big grin) "No, I don't even think I was a thought around then"— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) February 11, 2016
McDavid went on to list:
Sundin getting No. 500 in OT
2002 playoff run"A couple good memories for sure"
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) February 11, 2016
How much Leafs gear did McDavid have growing up? "My childhood room was pretty embarrassing"
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) February 11, 2016
What Leafs jersey did McDavid own growing up? A personalized one his dad got him
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) February 11, 2016
Toronto Maple Leafs Projected Lines
Michael Grabner – Peter Holland – Leo Komarov
Daniel Winnik – Nick Spaling – Josh Leivo
Colin Greening – Mark Arcobello – PA Parenteau
Rich Clune – Byron Froese – Brad Boyes
Matt Hunwick – Morgan Rielly
Jake Gardiner – Roman Polak
Martin Marincin – Frank Corrado
Jonathan Bernier
James Reimer
Injured: Nazem Kadri, (lower body), James van Riemsdyk (foot), Stephane Robidas (lower body), Tyler Bozak (upper body), Joffrey Lupul (middle body), Shawn Matthias (whiplash), Milan Michalek (broken finger), Jared Cowen (hips)
Scratched: None
Edmonton Oilers Projected Lineup
Taylor Hall – Leon Draisaitl – Teddy Purcell
Benoit Pouliot – Connor McDavid – Jordan Eberle
Zack Kassian – Mark Letestu – Nail Yakupov
Iiro Pakarinen – Matt Hendricks – Lauri Korpikoski
Andrej Sekera – Mark Fayne
Darnell Nurse – Justin Schultz
Brandon Davidson – Eric Gryba
Cam Talbot
Laurent Brossoit
Injured: Oscar Klefbom (lower body), Andrew Ference (hip), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (hand).
Scratched: Adam Clendening, Anton Lander
