McDavid and his teammates embarrass Binnington in practice.

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Ryan Hall
August 25, 2023 (0:51)

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Over the past couple of years, Jordan Binnington, the number one goaltender for the St. Louis Blues, has caused all kinds of headaches for his organization and his head coach. He has continued to engage in antics against other players throughout the season.

Regardless of what any player did, if they came near his crease, he would physically attack them or skate over to them, attempting to start a fight. This behaviour has driven head coach Craig Berube to frustration.

As the new year approaches and training camp is on the horizon, the Blues will need to assess whether they can help Binnington control his temper and become a more well-rounded player.

Recently, during a large training camp practice involving several NHL players, including Binnington, McDavid, Foegele, and Derek Ryan, a short video was tweeted showing McDavid and his teammates embarrassing Binnington during a scrimmage.

Both the Blues and the Oilers are currently headed in opposite directions. The Blues are in the midst of a minor retooling phase, while the Oilers are in a win-now mode. Blues' general manager Doug Armstrong had an exceptional summer, particularly during the draft, where he added numerous talented players to an already deep draft pool.

After watching that video, there's a sense of satisfaction in seeing Binnington sprawled out and being bested by McDavid and his teammates.