Connor McDavid Takes a Stand Against Gary Bettman: The League's Top Superstar Wants Change

He's not the first to do it, but he's certainly the highest profile NHLer to take a stand. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers is taking a stand against the league's commissioner and his policies.

The Edmonton Oilers were in New Jersey last night to face the Devils, with the team holding Pride Night festivities before the game. One of the NHL's new rules says players should not be wearing jerseys, tape, or anything else supporting a cause during warmups. Connor McDavid clearly doesn't care.

The Oilers made sure to point out McDavid's defiance on their social media accounts.

As mentioned earlier, other players have defied the new rules by sporting Pride tape in warmups before games. However, McDavid doing it puts a whole new spin on it. If the highest-profile player in the league isn't punished for his open resistance, it's basically a sign that anyone can without consequences.

MUST READ

Feb 28  |  By Tom Banks Vancouver Canucks' Contract Offer to Brock Boeser Leaks Publicly

Feb 28  |  By Tom Banks Montreal Canadiens Star Undergoes Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Feb 28  |  By Daniel Lucente Philadelphia Flyers Officially Looking to Trade Former 39-Goal Scorer

Feb 28  |  By Daniel Lucente Evander Kane May Be in His Final Days in Edmonton After Friedman Reveals New Information

Feb 28  |  By Maple Leafs Forward Pulls Back Trade Request

Feb 27  |  By Brad Marchand Goes Viral for Passionate Video Ahead of Four Nations Faceoff Final

Feb 27  |  By David Pastrnak's Latest Comments Suggest Bruins Will Be Big Sellers at the Deadline

Feb 27  |  By Julien Trekker 6-Foot-6 Winger Linked to the New York Rangers at the Trade Deadline

MORE STORIES