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Connor McDavid isn’t following through yet on his plan to shoot more

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29.10.2025
Ten games into the season, Connor McDavid is shooting the puck less than ever, and it’s making him less effective offensively. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying he should listen to the drunk fan in section 215 screaming “SHOOOOT!” every time the puck enters the offensive zone. What I am saying is that he’s taken his pass-first tendency to new extremes, to the point where it’s detrimental to his game.

McDavid’s reluctance to shoot early in the season is puzzling, given that he identified shooting volume as an area he wanted to improve on this year. Listen to how he spoke about his mentality heading into the season in an interview with Jason Gregor in early September.

“Assertive is shooting the puck and just being more decisive with decisions,” he said. “Part of my talent is the ability to change my mind, but at times it can........

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