Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I don't know if he is literally dictating who he plays with, but I do think there is a demand coming from up top that keeping Pouty McPoutface placated is the top priority. Beside being Katz's pride and joy, they want to avoid the PR debacle that would occur if McDavid wants out, so if they can't win, they are at least going to try and pad his stats. Every coach that goes to Edmonton needs to try to figure out how to keep McDavid happy while still trying to balance lines. I honestly think Tippett tries to balance lines but just can't do it in a way that keeps McDavid from being McSad.
I think McDavid is a very difficult player to coach and management has put his wellbeing as the number one priority.
|
After reading what Scotty Bowman said to Stevie Y, I was wondering, if Scotty is coaching the Oilers, and he said to McDavid what he said to Stevie Y, would McDavid pout and management will have to fire Scotty?