1 Strange Reason Behind McDavid’s Scoring Spree! Former Player Talks About a New Change Affecting Everything
Connor McDavid is having an amazing scoring streak again — but this time, the reason might make Oilers fans uneasy. A former player from Edmonton says that McDavid’s current success has less to do with changes in the team’s strategy or how well he connects with his teammates, and more to do with something most people don’t like to discuss: controlled chaos and selective disengagement.
The past player points out that McDavid isn’t trying to take charge of every play like he used to. Instead, he’s choosing his moments wisely — saving his energy, moving in clever ways, and then surprising defenses when they least expect it. To those who don’t pay close attention, it seems like he’s “not giving his all.” In truth, it’s a smart way to be patient.
This new approach is clear in the statistics. McDavid is slightly less involved, but his scoring chances that are really threatening per possession have greatly increased. He’s attacking later, quicker, and with more tricks. Defenders who used to swarm him right away are now hesitating — and that tiny bit of doubt is dangerous.
What makes this idea controversial is that it goes against the old belief in Edmonton: McDavid has to do everything alone. For years, fans and coaches wanted him to always push hard, move fast, and be in total control. The former player believes this way of thinking may have actually limited how much McDavid could score.
Now, with McDavid allowing the game to unfold — and having just enough trust in his teammates — defenses are falling apart in unexpected ways. He’s not forcing amazing plays; he’s letting them come naturally.
Some critics won’t like this idea. Some will argue it looks like laziness disguised as strategy. Others will say it shows McDavid wasn’t used correctly before. Regardless, the outcomes are hard to overlook.
If this pattern keeps on going, the most worrying part isn’t just how great McDavid is right now — it’s that he might not even be giving his best effort yet. And if that’s true, the other teams should be very concerned.
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