Connor McDavid faces accusations of faking an injury after spotted wakeboarding
Fans are criticizing Connor McDavid after he was spotted wakeboarding, just days after he disclosed playing the NHL playoffs with an abdominal injury.
After their game 7 elimination in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers, Connor McDavid revealed that he played the entire NHL playoffs with an abdominal injury.
"McDavid has played through an abdominal injury that likely requires surgery."
Fans began questioning his injury after McDavid was seen wakeboarding like a professional with his fiancée, Lauren Kyle.
Summer's with the McDavid's
McDavid recently won the Conn Smythe Trophy after accumulating 42 points in the playoffs. His abdominal injury during the playoffs was disclosed during the Oilers' locker room clearout.
Given that wakeboarding demands significant abdominal strength, the videos of McDavid wakeboarding have led many to question the legitimacy of his injury. Fans are left wondering why the injury was mentioned at all if it wasn't genuine.
Connor McDavid seen wakeboarding has fans believing his injury was a scam #NHL #LetsGoOilers
There is a silver lining in all of this. Whether McDavid's reported injury was genuine or not, Oilers fans can find solace in knowing that if he can wakeboard like a pro, he is likely to have another 100-point-plus season.
Source: Hockey Patrol
Connor McDavid accused of faking an injury after he's seen wakeboarding
POLL |
JUILLET 6 | 451 ANSWERS Connor McDavid faces accusations of faking an injury after spotted wakeboarding Do you think Connor McDavid is faking an abdominal injury from the Stanley Cup finals? |
Yes | 156 | 34.6 % |
No | 295 | 65.4 % |
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