An Erie hockey legend is coming back to town Friday and the excitement has only just begun. Connor McDavid is regarded as one of the best hockey players in the NHL, but his success started years ago playing for the Erie Otters.

Bassin has so many anecdotes about McDavid’s time with the Otters, starting with his first scrimmage with the team. McDavid, ever humble, wore his old minor hockey gear instead of Otters colors because he hadn’t made the team yet.

McDavid landed on French Street 'like it was fate' Comparisons between me and Connor McDavid start and end with us both playing ice hockey in Erie in the 2010s. McDavid was better

McDavid will face the Penguins tonight and have his jersey retired in Erie tomorrow. His appearances in Pittsburgh are always a big deal.