"Prove you can win the Stanley Cup first": Connor McDavid breaks silence on Olympic dreams but gets brutally trolled by fans

Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers’ star player, has not signed an extension with the team yet and this has raised many eyebrows across the league. With his contract with the Edmonton Oilers expiring in the next few months, many fans are left confused about the potential deal between Connor McDavid and the team.

Amid this, Connor McDavid has finally broken his silence but fans are furious at him.

Connor McDavid reflects on aspiring to play at the Olympics but fans are furious at the Edmonton Oilers’ captain

A few hours ago, the Edmonton Oilers’ captain, Connor McDavid, spoke to Sportsnet about his feelings and his future in the league.

Connor McDavid said, “I've had a lot of very good years, and I wouldn't categorize last season as one of those…I'm excited to see how good I can be, motivated to play hockey at the highest level at the Olympics, and to continue to push this group to winning…”Connor McDavid added, “Whether people believe me or not when I say that, I feel like I've got lots to prove.”But fans are not very happy with Connor McDavid’s statement, as many believe he is too “focused” on personal stats, rather than his team.A fan by the username @sandwedge99 took to X and wrote, “Then shoot the damn puck Connor. Way too many passes. Shoot shoot and shoot some more.”Another fan by the username @TkachukYou_ wrote, “You should prove you can win a cup maybe. Always about points for this team…”

A third fan by the username @Kris_KrossCheck posted, “which approach resulted in a Stanley Cup championship? maybe McOverrated should try playing tougher D and throwing the body around.”

Another fan by the username @MustardSports noted, “Lost in 2 straight cup finals.... Worrying about personal stats....”Neither Connor McDavid nor his team, the Edmonton Oilers, have responded to the outrage the captain’s statements have sparked.

Connor McDavid assures fans that he wants the Edmonton Oilers to win

Connor McDavid was fully focused on winning the prestigious Stanley Cup in the last season and looked heartbroken after the devastating loss against the Florida Panthers.While Connor McDavid has not hinted at his contract details yet, he has said, “Listen, ultimately, I want to help this team win…But I’d like to be just a little bit more — not necessarily selfish — but assertive with my chances”.Also Read: “It’s very planned": Bryan Hayes calls out Connor McDavid’s "manipulative" comments about his future with the Edmonton Oilers