Inside source reports Connor McDavid and Agent will retaliate to NHL over suspension
The 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast, an inside source that has accurately reported Oilers news this season, has said that Connor McDavid will scale back NHL media activities in response to officiating.
Connor McDavid was just suspended three games for a cross check to Canucks forward Connor Garland after being mobbed on the shift with no penalty.
Insider reports Connor McDavid will withdraw from NHL media activities
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.
McDavid seems to be focusing on protecting the stars in general - not just one penalty or suspension. However, he was mobbed on the play, and perseveres through more infractions than any other player in the NHL.
Instead of forcing their star players to play through penalties, the NHL should actually call the rule book, protect their stars, and allow their skill to shine. Corey Perry said exactly that in a recent interview with Sportsnet.
- Corey Perry
Connor McDavid is on pace to draw a career-low of penalties by far, but it's not just him. According to Jason Gregor, both McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon are seeing a major decline in penalties called.
- Jason Gregor
Could Connor McDavid withdraw from the 4 Nations Faceoff?
Some NHL fans have even called on Connor McDavid to withdraw from the upcoming Four Nations Faceoff in response to the poor officiating and suspension this year.
McDavid will want to play for Canada regardless, so that will not be happening, but withdrawing from any promotional material may hit the NHL, too.
Hopefully this incident can bring more attention to the brutally inconsistent officiating in the NHL. Everyone involved the sport deserves better.
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