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Connor McDavid Confronts Critics Over Tough, Likely Unfair Label
Connor McDavid is shown in a way that few fans have ever seen in the Amazon series and in it, he calls out people who have mislabeled him.
Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers captain, often faces criticism for being “boring” or lacking personality. Despite being one of the most skilled players in the NHL, his reserved demeanor off the ice has led to misconceptions about his character. He’s often mislabeled. In the new Amazon documentary series premiering on October 4th, McDavid addresses how the media and fans often see him, saying “It’s tough.”
Perhaps that’s one of the reasons he let Amazon have the access they did and share the footage that has gone viral on social media over the past 24 hours. One might wonder why McDavid would let that kind of emotion that typically only gets shared with teammates backstage be shared with the world. Maybe it’s time people see him a little differently.
The series will show a side of McDavid that few, if anyone in the public know about.
The Amazon Series Shows A Completely Different Side of McDavid
In Episodes 5 and 6 — which the media got an advance screener of this week –, McDavid opens up about the emotional toll of coming up short in his first Stanley Cup Final appearance. One scene shows him breaking down in the locker room following a heartbreaking Game 7 loss.
“There was a lot of pain in that room,” McDavid says, reflecting on the moment. “You’ve just gone through months of grinding, working; all these ups and downs, peaks and valleys.”
This all came after Game 2’s explosion in the locker room, which almost every Oilers fan has now seen, and many hockey fans worldwide are shocked by.
McDavid acknowledges that being in the public eye isn’t easy for him. “I would definitely say that I am an introvert,” he admits, adding that dealing with media and fan scrutiny can cause stress and anxiety.
Connor McDavid Is Not a Boring Robot
“I get called boring, I get called a robot. It’s tough, it’s challenging,” McDavid admits. While media obligations come with the territory, the rink remains where he feels most at ease. “The ice has always been my happy place,” he explains.
Sure, McDavid might not be the goofiest of NHL players. He might not even smile as much as the next guy. But, he is passionate. And, this docuseries will show that. You won’t be able to watch this and leave thinking anything but that McDavid is driven and so badly wants to win the Stanley Cup that he’ll go to the ends of the earth to do it.
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Kerry Dunn
October 3, 2024 at 9:50 pm
Oh for the love of all that is HONEST – try being HONEST about McDavid for a change.
He IS a spoilt child that throws temper tantrums and pouts when he doesn’t get his way.
LOOK at how he acts when HE gets called for a penalty – even one he KNOWS he did.
Because he is so USED to getting away with them because he thinks he is the “golden boy”.
LOOK at how often he gets away with BLATANT infractions during games – and NO ONE ever calls him out on it (or dares penalize him for it).
LOOK at how he was in a pout at the start of last season and how poorly the Oilers did during the first 12 games of the season.
Until McDavid finally got his wish and Woodcroft was fired and Campbell sent to the minors.
During those 12 games EVERYONE was blaming the goaltending while OVERLOOKING that the goalies stats were basically the same as the year before.
And NO ONE was mentioning how McCryBaby was sitting at 109th in league scoring !
Draisaitl was the ONLY Oiler in the top 20 at the time (at 18th). The next two highest Oilers on the scoring chart were in the 60-80 range and McWaaaaa was at 109th.
Funny how NO ONE was mentioning that though and heaping ALL the blame on the goalies – and the coach.
Note too that when the Oilers lost the first game against Vancouver, Campbell let in 4 goals and Skinner let in 4 goals. In the next 2 games against Vancouver, Skinner lost both.
But they blamed Campbell for everything.
But as soon as McDiver got his way and the coach was fired and Campbell sent down, suddenly he came out of his pout and started to play.
And the rest of the team started scoring as well and the team was winning.
And NO ONE was blaming the goalie(s) anymore – they were praising them.
Because THEY don’t have the b@lls to be HONEST about what was REALLY going on.
Just like their B.S. in the playoffs when McBaby was POUTING in the dressing room instead of being a MAN and skating out to accept the Conn Smythe from his good buddy and protector Bettman.
But the writers pretend he was “overcome with emotion”.
What a crock of effluent !
McWhiner is literally the ONLY player I have EVER heard of who refused to accept the Conn Smythe trophy – even if their team lost.
It wasn’t “emotion”.
It was “spoilt brat that didn’t get his way”.
If you are being HONEST about it that is.
Bobsuruncle
October 3, 2024 at 9:57 pm
Stfu idiot
Kael
October 4, 2024 at 12:37 pm
Jealous. bitter fLames fan?