Full clip of McDavid's expletive-filled rant at Oilers teammates drops

[InfinityIggy]

That’s the kind of passion you want to see out of your captain. Can’t hate on him for it.

 

[PaulD]

The same people criticizing him for this clip are the sort of people who say "He only cares about regular season stats and awards". They are just not intelligent enough to have the self-awareness to understand when they contradict themselves.

I think those people meant Marner, Matthews, and Tavares on the regular season stats comment

 

[Romang67]

Has McDavid hoisted the Cup?

Did I claim he has?

 

[Kranix]

What a loser

 

[Fatass]

Did I claim he has?

And that’s kind of the point. Until McDavid actually wins a Cup this kind of locker room “Ra Ra” stuff should be kept in house. Otherwise he comes off foolish. He did nothing in the biggest game. Where was the “Ra Ra” on the ice in that moment?
Clearly he’s a great player but until he actually hoists a Cup (as a key player in that win too) his words ring hollow.

 

[Romang67]

And that’s kind of the point. Until McDavid actually wins a Cup this kind of locker room “Ra Ra” stuff should be kept in house. Otherwise he comes off foolish. He did nothing in the biggest game. Where was the “Ra Ra” on the ice in that moment?
Clearly he’s a great player but until he actually hoists a Cup (as a key player in that win too) his words ring hollow.

How did he do as a whole in the finals?

You know what, nevermind. This is dumb, and a prime example of what I was talking about. Before the last playoffs, all the talk was about how he was a regular season player but not a leader who shows up in the playoffs. 42 points and a Conn Smythe later, and people are complaining that he's too Ra Ra and also not Ra Ra enough.

 

[Fatass]

How did he do as a whole in the finals?

You know what, nevermind. This is dumb, and a prime example of what I was talking about. Before the last playoffs, all the talk was about how he was a regular season player but not a leader who shows up in the playoffs. 42 points and a Conn Smythe later, and people are complaining that he's too Ra Ra and also not Ra Ra enough.

Exactly! The Oilers should keep this stuff private. McDavid didn’t win.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

Why am I not surprised that people would shit on McDavid when they think he's a robot, but also shit on him for being passionate.

Because they are all salty AF and have nothing better to do.

 

[Garbageyuk]

Lmao NBA players spent at least a year in college back then (three in his case), so he was 21 by the time he entered the league not 18.

(there weren't rules like now where you had to be a year removed from college but until the mid 90s there had been precisely two players who went straight to the NBA)

So? My point still stands.

 

[stymie]

Little big man vibe.

 

[Voight]

So? My point still stands.

Comparing them this way completely favours McDavid and ignores context.

If you go by seasons played, Jordans ninth season was 92-93, not only had he just won three straight championships, he was a 3x MVP, 1x DPOY and scored the most points seven straight years.

 

[thaman8765678]

Guy doesn't say anything about himself needing to be better and is having a tantrum at his teammates.

He is exactly how I picture behind the scenes! Lmao.

 

[Koivu11]

Here’s the uncensored version.

 

[Lindgren]

I don't think there's anything particularly wrong with McDavid's rant. I'm sure it's common and that his teammates would have heard similar stuff multiple times in their careers, going back to junior.

Those post-game rants, however, aren't very effective. The timing is wrong, and they're usually just someone giving in to frustration. A more skilled leader would be able to show lots of emotion while also coming up with something more helpful than "dig in.," and he'd save it for later.

What would Jean Beliveau do?

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Was this before or after he refused to walk onto the ice to accept his Conn Smythe?

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Did the captain of the winners do that?

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

At least the Oilers prevented the sweep.

 

[kp61c]

Jesus, looks like kid having a tantrum

 

[LivingRentFree]

Sounds like a crybaby, which was expected.

 

[lightstorm]

Why am I not surprised that people would shit on McDavid when they think he's a robot, but also shit on him for being passionate.

Maybe because McDavid is nothing but a clown who can skate really, really fast?

 

[Devilsfan2326]

A thin line between complaining and motivating... feels like throwing a tantrum. Venting maybe? He might as well have said "I want it, I want it, i want it!" about a toy in the store or something. Same vibe... saying "this happens every single time"... seems really bitter about his teammates. Like he's outwardly blaming them.

 

[Bounces R Way]

RIGHT f***ING NOW
RIGHT f***ING NOW
RIGHT f***ING NOW

the game is already over dude
you lost

lmao at the trainer blocking the camera

 

[BlueSeal]

This was after game 2 I’m guessing?


Just the regular 30 or so mouth breathers that are terrified of the moment he actually wins it all

Still waiting.

 

[shaner8989]

Guys a f***ing winner. I love it. Just wants to win so bad it hurts him.

 

[Your Boy Troy]