Connor McDavid set to protest against the NHL amidst controversial suspension
Recently, the NHL has dished out a 3 game suspension to Connor McDavid for cross checking Connor Garland, and the Oilers superstar plans to take matters into his own hands.
On a recent segment of the 2 Mutts Podcast, Connor McDavid plans to scale back his media activities in appearances -- a move that undoubtedly hurt the league moving forward.
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, The 2 Mutts Podcast reported that McDavid and his agent Judd Muldover have communicated to the NHL their intentions as a way to draw attention to the lack of protection superstars get.
This would certainly be a method that the NHL's biggest star could use to influence the league. As their best player, the NHL surely wants McDavid as part of their marketing strategies - if he refuses while demanding a change in officiating, the league will listen.
-Oilers Daily
This is a bold move by Connor McDavid to say the least. Without question, McDavid is the most talented hockey player in the world, and you would be remiss not to acknowledge the type of power he has.
It seems that this strategy by McDavid is to protect all the superstars in the NHL, not just himself.
NHL officials should be doing a better job at calling penalties as they see it, rather than bending the rules to let plays unfold on the ice.
The biggest issue in the NHL is the number of infractions that DON'T get called against star players has increased significantly. In 2022, McDavid and MacKinnon drew 90 penalties. This year they're on pace to draw 47. Ridiculous.
- Jason Gregor
It should be interesting to see what kind of action McDavid has in mind against the NHL moving forward.
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