S2E8: Is Connor McDavid Actually Considering Montreal?! + Bouchard Injury Drama & Bruce Cassidy Coaching Chaos

The hockey world is absolutely melting down, and we are breaking it all down on Season 2, Episode 8 of No Pucks Given!First up: The rumor that shook Twitter. Montreal Canadiens insider Marc-Olivier Beaudoin dropped a bombshell claiming that if Connor McDavid ever decides to move on from the Edmonton Oilers, the Habs are sitting right at the top of his destination wish list. Is there any actual validity to this speculative smoke, or is it just classic hockey offseason hysteria? We dive into the source, the cap space reality, and what this chatter means for the Oilers' long-term future.Next, we shift gears to some incredibly tough news out of the IIHF World Hockey Championship. Team Canada defenseman Evan Bouchard was knocked out of the tournament following a brutal, illegal check to the head by Team USA’s Ryan Lindgren. We discuss the severity of Bouchard’s concussion, the update from GM Stan Bowman, and what this injury timeline looks like for the elite blueliner. Finally, the coaching carousel in Edmonton is turning into an absolute soap opera. Bruce Cassidy openly expressed his frustration on Spittin' Chiclets about being blocked from interviewing for the open Oilers head coaching job. Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon fired right back, accusing the Edmonton front office of leaking the story. Can the Oilers find a way to get their top target, or will Vegas block an intradivisional rival from getting their guy? All this, plus our thoughts on the remaining Stanley Cup Playoffs storylines and more!Hit that follow button, leave a 5-star review, and let us know in the comments: Do you think McDavid ever wears a Montreal Canadiens jersey?Follow the show on social media:TikTok: @stuartforrealInstagram: @stuartforrealSpotify / Apple Podcasts: No Pucks Given w/ stuart forreal