Connor McDavid Takes a Stand Against Gary Bettman: The League's Top Superstar Wants Change
He's not the first to do it, but he's certainly the highest profile NHLer to take a stand. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers is taking a stand against the league's commissioner and his policies.
McDavid Openly Defies Gary Bettman and Calls for Change
The Edmonton Oilers were in New Jersey last night to face the Devils, with the team holding Pride Night festivities before the game. One of the NHL's new rules says players should not be wearing jerseys, tape, or anything else supporting a cause during warmups. Connor McDavid clearly doesn't care.
The Oilers made sure to point out McDavid's defiance on their social media accounts.
NHL Star McDavid Shows the League he Doesn't Care about Their Policies
As mentioned earlier, other players have defied the new rules by sporting Pride tape in warmups before games. However, McDavid doing it puts a whole new spin on it. If the highest-profile player in the league isn't punished for his open resistance, it's basically a sign that anyone can without consequences.
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