Connor McDavid sends strong message to NHL, advocates for rule change at 4 Nations
After McDavid's first game with Team Canada at 4 Nations Faceoff, the Oilers star sent a strong message to the NHL that international hockey should stay, as well as the extended overtime.
NHL Players had reportedly lobbied hard for the chance to play international best on best hockey again, and that specifically seemed to apply to Connor McDavid - who relished the chance to play with the incredibly talented roster.
Connor McDavid sends strong message that international hockey is staying, longer overtime is better
With the NHL last playing international hockey at the World Cup in 2016, it was long overdue that the league sorted out their issues to get players back on the ice playing for their countries.
- Connor McDavid
McDavid must have been one of the key figures lobbying for the return of international hockey, as he repeatedly stated how amazing and necessary the event is.
Credit to the NHL for listening to the demands of the players and allowing this tournament in place of the All-Star Game. It truly is a win for everyone, as the players get to play more engaging and important games, and the league makes more money with more games.
With McDavid's message tonight and the upcoming CBA negotiations, it's clear international hockey is here to stay.
McDavid lobbies for extended overtimes as better than shootout
In addition to taking a strong stance that International hockey is better than the all star gimmick game, McDavid seemed to take the chance to advocate for an extended overtime in the NHL.
Canada and Sweden went to an electric finish in a 10 minute 3 on 3 overtime, that had the best players on the ice for extended stretches making elite players.
McDavid said the players preferred it much more to a shootout, and referring to the experience as a trial run suggests he wants the NHL to adopt extended overtime too.
However, Nathan MacKinnon was one player that shot down extended overtime in the NHL, saying it's too tiring.
The first game in the new 4 Nations Faceoff was a smash success for the entire sport of hockey. Players, fans, and the NHL alike are thrilled to be seeing actually meaningful games, instead of just another lazy all star weekend.
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