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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
He literally leans into Hughes and lies down. What's weird about it is that he almost certainly could have beaten Hughes to the net, as he had position on him and is obviously stronger.
Just a giant suck-ass play. And then the hissy fit afterwards was no doubt frustration and embarrassment that the dive failed to achieve its goal.
I know people will counter that he deserves it, but I feel sorry for him - I feel like he needs coaching, he needs someone to help him learn how to be a star player. But in Edmonton, his childish behavior has not only been tolerated, but has been - encouraged isn't the right word, but - accepted and supported?
The Oiler organization is responsible for the McDavid that we have, as opposed to the McDavid that could be.
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The media plays a part in this, too. Their refusal to point out the diving and lack of it being called as well as their completely ridiculous takes that he should be drawing more penalties because “he’s McDavid” are effing embarrassing.