What Ryan Whitney has said about Connor McDavid
3 quotes · 1 episode · Apr 27, 2026
Ryan Whitney, Former NHL defenseman and co-host of the Spittin' Chiclets hockey podcast; Oilers fan, has been quoted on Connor McDavid 3 times in 1 episode of Pardon My Take, most recently on April 27, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Whitney describes McDavid's skating as unmatched, noting he is faster with the puck than without it.
“He skates like no one I've ever seen before. He's faster with the puck than without”
Pardon My Take: NHL Playoffs With Ryan Whitney, NFL Draft Recap, NBA Playoffs, Who’s Back Of The Week + We Get Involved In The Press Off (Apr 27, 2026) · Listen from 1:37:33
Whitney distinguishes McDavid as the best player he has seen while calling Crosby the greatest ever.
“So I've said he's the best hockey player I've ever seen”
Pardon My Take: NHL Playoffs With Ryan Whitney, NFL Draft Recap, NBA Playoffs, Who’s Back Of The Week + We Get Involved In The Press Off (Apr 27, 2026) · Listen from 2:22:13
Whitney says he would feel bad for McDavid if he retired without a Stanley Cup.
“And for him, for McDavid, if he ever finished without one, I would feel really bad for him”
Pardon My Take: NHL Playoffs With Ryan Whitney, NFL Draft Recap, NBA Playoffs, Who’s Back Of The Week + We Get Involved In The Press Off (Apr 27, 2026) · Listen from 2:23:41
Episodes
NHL Playoffs With Ryan Whitney, NFL Draft Recap, NBA Playoffs, Who’s Back Of The Week + We Get Involved In The Press OffPardon My Take · Apr 27, 2026 · 2 h 39 min
Big Cat and PFT Commenter recap the 2026 NFL Draft and NBA playoffs, stoke a fan 'press off,' and talk Stanley Cup playoffs with Ryan Whitney.
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