Oilers insider Gene Principe reveals true meaning of Connor McDavid's emotional year-end quote
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After the Oilers lost their second straight Cup Final, captain Connor McDavid understood that the loss would weigh heavily on the fans as it does the players.
Oilers reporter Gene Principe is one of the most plugged-in insiders with his great relationship with the players, and now he's casting some light on the meaning behind McDavid's year-end message to the fans.
Connor McDavid delivered year-end message to Oilers fans to reassure they will win in Edmonton
At the end of the year, Connor McDavid was asked to deliver a message to fans - and he gave an emotional message about just how much everyone is affected by the weight of losing.
I think my message to the fans would be keep being patient and keep believing. You know they've been through a lot obviously as you said, like our team has, the emotional high and lows. What these playoffs to do my family. It's hard on them, it's hard on the fans, it's hard on everybody.
But ultimately when that day comes, it will all be worth it. These moments may be tough now, but when the moment comes, it'll be worth the wait for sure.
- Connor McDavid
But ultimately when that day comes, it will all be worth it. These moments may be tough now, but when the moment comes, it'll be worth the wait for sure.
- Connor McDavid
On a recent appearance with the Spittin Chiclets Podcast, Oilers reporter Gene Principe revealed the exact meaning behind the message - that the Oilers captain isn't going anywhere in free agency.
To me, that was kind of better than I love you. To me, that was 'I'm saying to you and to everybody, stick with it. We got this. We're going to get this, continue to be patient and continue to love us, and I promise you we'll give the love you want with a Stanley Cup.
So I'm not saying he's signing an 8 year deal, but I'm not concerned at all that Connor would [leave] here. Everything I've seen and heard.
- Gene Principe
So I'm not saying he's signing an 8 year deal, but I'm not concerned at all that Connor would [leave] here. Everything I've seen and heard.
- Gene Principe
It's clear that McDavid has every intention of staying to win in Edmonton, and can't even focus on anything else before his legacy is cemented with an Oilers Cup. He'll sign an extension this summer, and will win a Cup in Edmonton.
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