Oilers release ‘upset’ statement after Connor McDavid suspension

The Edmonton Oilers will likely be without Connor McDavid for the subsequent three games. McDavid received a three-game suspension from the NHL after successful to the pinnacle on Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland. The Oilers star isn’t appealing the suspension. And the finality of his suspension has led to an announcement from his team.

The Oilers have released an announcement in regards to the suspension. Edmonton actually disagreed with the suspension, as their statement makes clear. Nevertheless, they’ve their captain’s back and are looking forward to his return to the ice next week.

“The Oilers organization is upset and we share in our fans’ frustration over the three-game suspension of our captain Connor McDavid. We support him through this process and the organization and our fans look ahead to having him back within the lineup vs. Seattle next week,” the statement read, via the Oilers’ official website.

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The incident got here at the top of a game between Edmonton and the Canucks on January 18. McDavid checked Garland after Garland grabbed him following the ultimate horn. Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers also delivered a dangerous hit to Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard. Myers received a three-game suspension of his own together with McDavid.

The suspension has sparked far-reaching reactions across the league. Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin provided his thoughts on the matter, as an illustration. One other name speaking out is Edmonton star Leon Draisaitl. “I actually think three games is a bit an excessive amount of — for either side. I assume we don’t overly care about having our greatest players within the league in the sport,” he said Tuesday, via The Athletic.

The Oilers begin their three-game stint without McDavid on Tuesday against Ovechkin’s Capitals. Following that, Edmonton has a rematch with the Canucks and a clash with the Buffalo Sabres. McDavid is eligible to return on January twenty seventh against the Seattle Kraken.