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BREAKING: Connor McDavid 'Seriously Pissed off' at The Oilers - Trade Request incoming?

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Skyler Walker
November 13, 2023  (1:24 PM)
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Connor McDavid expressed genuine frustration and shock following the unexpected firing of head coach Jay Woodcroft by the Edmonton Oilers.

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Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek on Sportsnet revealed that McDavid, like everyone else, woke up to a text message announcing the decision of Jay Woodcroft being fired and was unaware that it was coming.

McDavid reportedly appeared visibly shaken, indicating that the news had taken him by surprise. Sportsnet's Jeff Marek shed light on McDavid's emotional state, stating,

"He is legitimately pissed off, he's had it, and he's like legit pissed"
about the coaching change. This sentiment was further highlighted by Elliotte Friedman, who acknowledged that one of the challenges for the teams new coach, Kris Knoblauch, will be to navigate McDavid's frustration.

Friedman also hinted at a lack of unanimous agreement among players regarding the decision to let go of Woodcroft.

As the Oilers navigate this period of transition, the emotional response from key players like McDavid underscores the significant impact coaching changes can have on team dynamics and morale.

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