Player Discussion McDavid

[Drivesaitl]

If he doesn't have surgery this upcoming offseason I will be baffled. Something just doesn't seem right.

I'm not convinced its something appreciable. McD starts many games like he's shot out of a cannon. Trouble is he's trying the same stuff every night still trying to blow doors off D and entire teams instead of playing a more cerebral game. Its almost to me like he's a bit burned out presently and could use some rest from the game and responsibilities. I think he's mentally tired, somewhat stressed, and thus getting sick all the time. Guy needs a holiday jmo, and doesn't really know how to have one. He's type A personality all the way. Its one thing that makes him great but makes it hard for him to take a breather as well. Put me in the camp that said McD should've been told to take a couple games off. Its a lot of hockey he's played this year and last couple years.

 

[Drivesaitl]

I considered that...but like I said, it is also about HER image and brand. I wouldn't let my career choices negatively impact my wife's own endeavours or goals...nor would I "let" her (knowing full well it would be 100% her choice regardless) go into something knowing full well my choices could jeopardize that. Thus, our choices would be made collaboratively and that is why I have no doubt he will sign her. Of course, I could be wrong too. Have no idea about how they manage their relationship.

But let's face it...Edmonton loves its stars...until they don't.

Its unwritten that hockey wifes defer to their pro players career and job prospects. Especially when talking about a superstar or highest earner in hockey world. I agree with @brentashton that the restaurant doesn't really mean much about stay or go. Afairc its a rental and she can easily move on. The place was retrofitted by a third party, the owner and if this one gets scrubbed the owner will just rent it out to another startup. I'm not sure how much skin she has in the game. As well her design career didn't really take off. Seems like McD is just granting her these plaything jobs as he should. Her biggest contract in interior design was their own home. I dunno.

Doesn't it seem like the resolution of how this season plays out will influence stay or go in anycase? The 4Nations was somewhat good in that McD got to win something. Somewhat bad that he had to hang out with a team that had all mostly won Stanley Cup(s). That must burn him.

 

[Evil__Homer]

People get defensive when we say he has regressed a bit, but even in last years playoffs if my memory serves me right he didn't look good at the start? How many 5 on 5 points did he get away from the PP and away from Drai?

Anyways he has clearly taken a step back and now we wonder if it's a career long thing or a 2 year blip. I'm starting to think this guy won't win a cup in Edmonton which is sad.

This... "I'm starting to think this guy won't win a cup in Edmonton which is sad."

I wonder if he will resign or just say no thanks and find a team that he can win a cup with.

 

[TB12]

This... "I'm starting to think this guy won't win a cup in Edmonton which is sad."

I wonder if he will resign or just say no thanks and find a team that he can win a cup with.

Who da fuq is this guy?

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

So far after 2 periods Mcdavid looks much better. Hopefully he can keep it up and it's not a "1 off"

Very promising sign come playoffs

 

[BlackDogg]

Who da fuq is this guy?

I don't know but he's evil