MikeBossy

Looks like Sportsnet screwed up the quote not me thank you VERY MUCH Peaches

Blame Sportsnet:

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/oilers-coach-ken-hitchcock-bothered-connor-mcdavids-officiated/

In the original article they listed that quote not me so blame Mark Spector not me

Hitchcock did not, however, devise a scheme to get defenders off of McDavid that would not result in a man advantage (or several) for his Oilers. Perhaps a stern tongue lashing, or a salty email would save the Oilers from the shame of a two-minute advantage.

“They were hitting, holding, cutting, grabbing, clutching, hitting,” Nurse fumed. “It’s been going on all year. I do not understand why they are letting everyone play one of the best players in the league so physically. I do not understand it.”

That’s another old standard, plied by coaches in every sport: This isn’t about my team winning as much as it’s about the overall entertainment value in the game.

Hitchcock references how the NHL is trying to showcase the skill of players. That’s why he draws the line — rightfully — at possession. Opponents are not supposed to start slowing McDavid down before he even gets the puck.

Well done, Bossy. That's some ugly reporting on Mark Sphincter's part.

Sportsnet: Setting the low bar for sports reporting.