NHL analyst blasted over Connor McDavid is ‘gone’ prediction
The debate around Connor McDavid and his long-term future with the Edmonton Oilers exploded again after former NHL defenseman Rhett Warrener claimed the superstar captain was never planning to stay in Edmonton forever. Speaking on the Flames Nation podcast alongside Ryan Pinder, Warrener delivered a blunt assessment of McDavid’s future. “All you idiots, and there’s lots of us.
He’s gone, no matter what,” Warrener said. MORE: Ex-Oilers teammate Evander Kane makes strong Connor McDavid statement He added, “There was never a situation, I don’t think, in Connor’s world where he was staying in Edmonton forever. It would be a terrible decision.
He’s been there too long. And I think if they won a Cup two years ago. He’s gone already.
He’s trying to get that city a Cup and that franchise a Cup, and you’ve got to respect him for that. ” The comments received attention online and drew strong reactions from fans across the league. One fan fired back on X , writing, “Alcoholic Rhett Warrener goes to bed thinking about Edmonton, what a sad life.
” Another defended the Oilers ’ core directly, pointing to Leon Draisaitl signing long term and McDavid’s repeated commitment to the organization. “Guess these 3 stooges need a reminder… he loves playing in Edmonton,” he said. “As does Leon… hence an 8 yr deal he signed.