Connor McDavid has been proven to be the fastest skater throughout the NHL without a doubt, and he continues to prove it night in and night out. Just check out this one instance from his first few years in the league where he gains up to 40KM/HR speed with EASE!
McDavid continues to show off his flashy speed during the Oilers most recent practice, where he blew away defensemen Tyson Barrie in a race- WHILE SKATING BACKWARDS!? YUP!