Leon Draisaitl, known as the 'Human Apple Tree' for his playmaking skills, has passed on the nickname to his teammate Connor McDavid, who has 70 assists this season. This gesture highlights McDavid's exceptional ability to set up his teammates.
A couple of years ago, Zack Kassian called Leon Draisaitl βThe Human Apple Tree.β #Oilers I asked Leon if Connor was coming for his nickname with 20 assists in his last eight games: https://t.co/C9uHHuz8Ck
#Flames Jacob Markstrom is a goaltender apple treeβ¦his five assists this season are three more than any other goalie. πππππ
Connor McDavid. Human apple tree. ππ³ https://t.co/JNlpoPD3CI
'He's the Human Apple Tree right now': Draisaitl bestows old nickname to McDavid https://t.co/79ZggpI2Hx
Leon Draisaitl was once coined 'Human Apple Tree' for his proficiency in setting up his teammates but with Connor McDavid sitting at 70 assists for the season, Draisaitl has offered that nickname to his captain: https://t.co/wHdAkRDmH5 https://t.co/L0ka8mclOs