Fans were ecstatic to hear that Connor McDavid was skating on the ice this week, hoping that there would be good news regarding his injury and that he would return quickly. The Edmonton Oilers had previously announced that McDavid would be sidelined for two to three weeks. It was encouraging that he was skating just days after a clumsy tumble against the Blue Jackets. Kris Knoblauch, the head coach of the Oilers, provided another update on McDavid’s injury timetable on Saturday.
“He went on the ice for a few moments, but I wouldn’t say skate,” tweeted Sportsnet’s Gene Principe. @EdmontonOilers Knoblauch, Kris. He also mentioned that @cmcdavid97’s injury timeframe might be closer to two weeks than three weeks. Both good and terrible news can be found here. Knoblauch seems to be gently conveying that McDavid’s decision to take the ice does not imply that he will be making a quick comeback. However, it’s fantastic that Knoblauch felt at ease stating that McDavid is closer to two weeks than three. That indicates that he will probably just miss six games, and things are going well.
This update from the Oilers’ coach shouldn’t come as a surprise. When it comes to his injury history, McDavid has a history of startling people. McDavid seems to recover more quickly from problems that should keep someone out for a long time. If he returns in two weeks rather than three, he is obviously resilient. The Oilers’ best long-term strategy for their captain is to wait for him to return. This week, the team defeated Nashville handily, and on Sunday, they will take on the Calgary Flames. The longer the Oilers can wait for McDavid to return, the more often they can score points. The celebrity is aware of his own body.
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