Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard can learn a lot from McDavid. Outside of having the same first name, they have a lot in common. Both of them were billed as “generational prospects” and were the number-one picks in their respective drafts.

This fall, the Oilers played centres Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl an average of 22 minutes per game from October through December. It was a slight increase in usage compared to the same period in the previous season. That’s a lot of hockey, which brings worry over fatigue and lower performance levels as the team chugs toward the postseason.