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

[Honour Over Glory]

most of these guys never played sports either. If they did it was their parents put them in sports to make friends for about a year. Then came piano lessons.


Well it definitely wouldnt be Matthews.

And most of the blokes mad about the dislike McDavid is getting from the clip sound like toddlers like "Mom they're making fun of an athlete I watch on TV but have zero personal relationship with and it hurts me deeply for some reason that is surely to be entirely illogical."

On the flip side, those that are hating on him also sound the same.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

He sounds like a 12 year old that got his Xbox taken away.

 

[Laus723]

Would’ve been surprised if he didn’t act this way. They lost 3 in a row and were able to dig in and win the next 3. He’s incredible and gave all he had all series, he clearly thought others should and if you’re not going to in those games, you never will. It was a good f***ing speech.

 

[ello]

If any one thinks that this stuff isn’t always going in playoff locker rooms after big losses, you’re delusional

Good grief

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

He’s no Joe McGrath that’s for sure…..

 

[David Bruce Banner]

As much as I dislike the Oilers... McJesus is just alright with me.

Love the outburst, but I'm still glad they lost.

 

[cowboy82nd]

Brock Boeser

And it's been a long time coming to see that prince of a man lift his first Cup.

What does that mean?

 

[JoVel]

Seems like a tame cod 4 lobby

Not enough slurs to feel like a Call of Duty lobby.

 

[PaulD]

So it doesn’t measure up to Tebows “30 minutes for the rest of our lives” speech at half time of the NC game against Oklahoma?

Didn't see that one. Good or bad? Win or lose ?

 

[PaulD]

I like McDavid. But that wasn't a good look. I'm sure Connor himself cringed when he watched the clip.

 

[hirawl]

Good for him to show some emotion but tbh that was more than a bit creepy. Sounded exactly like just another Karen video suddenly popped up on my feed.

 

[Ghost of Murph]

Breaking News! Captain tries to rally the troops during intermission of a key game.

More details at 11.

 

[895]

Unless you’re a Calgary or Vancouver fan or something I don’t see why anyone would hate him and cheer against him.

He’s the best player in the world by far and he’s been the best player in the world for a longer time than Crosby or Ovechkin were.

As long as he wins a cup he’s going to be an all time great, possibly even second or third best player ever.

 

[albator71]

My respect for McDavid increased after seeing that. He's truly someone who is driven to win!

 

[Turbonium]

Mcdavid backed up the crazy display dropping 8 pts in games 4 and 5 wins

Usually these type of speeches are done by a washed up vet who is trying to get the team energized and gove it one last go

The best player in the world giving one was a different perspective.

Oilers were very close, and are a top contender again this year. Mcdavid will likely have similar mentality this year and try to get the cup.

Great analysis, I also believe he tries to get the cup.

 

[hamzarocks]

Great analysis, I also believe he tries to get the cup.

Trying to get the cup was more so a reference to him not wanting to get into a lull of comfort with the oilers being so close last year and believing they can coast in the reg season/not form winning habits to get the cup

Mcdavid making the speech down 2-0 or 3-0 and then making having the series go to game 7 where they lose 2-1 is what makes it so impressive along with his individual dominance in game 4 and 5 wins.

If the series was 1-1 or 2-2 then anyone can make that speech and go out and try to win. Making it when your basically written out and everyone is sayings its panthers in 4 was ballsy, with him almost getting it done

This year his focus will be finding how he and the oilers can try to get it done when so close. Other teams are trying to get to that stage and oilers are trying to push 1 step forward, while panthers want to retain and defend.

Everyone wants to win, but not everyone is as close to winning as the oilers were last year.

 

[FiveFourteenSixOne]

English language is very lame. You have one f word and you can use it for billions of reasons.

We in Slovakia are much more creative...

You say the "f word" is a weakness.

I say it's our greatest strength.

 

[BB88]

Why would anyone have a problem with this??

 

[PunchImlach is Alive]

Looks like that method didn't quite work out for the Oilers in the end. McDavid is holding them back.

 

[Rodgerwilco]

Sounds like someone frustrated from carrying his team so hard when they finally make it so close to the cup. Can't blame him for being frustrated and wanting to whip up the rest of the team. Not necessarily the most poetic pep talk or most effective, but it's obvious he's doing his best.

 

[Coffey]

This thread

Neutral fans: Nice to see so much emotion! Good on him!

Rival fans: Sounds like an autistic 14 year old

 

[Hoglander]

If this was JT Miller, everyone would be saying he's a team cancer.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

This thread

Neutral fans: Nice to see so much emotion! Good on him!

Rival fans: Sounds like an autistic 14 year old

Pretty much, I like it from a neutral fan perspective…. He cares about winning and his legacy.

Usually I’m not shy about taking shots at Edmonton(or Toronto), but I think this is a good thing from Mcdavid

 

[MartyOwns]

oof that's cringey as hell there's a big difference between a screeching temper tantrum and leadership.

 

[daver]

He lost the room with the 5th F-bomb. He'll learn from it.