Oilers release 'disappointed' statement after Connor McDavid suspension

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The Edmonton Oilers will be without Connor McDavid for the next three games. McDavid received a three-game suspension from the NHL after a hit to the head on Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland. The Oilers star is not appealing the suspension. And the finality of his suspension has led to a statement from his team.

The Oilers have released a statement about the suspension. Edmonton iterated that they are “disappointed” with the suspension. However, they have their captain’s back and are looking forward to his return to the ice next week.

“The Oilers organization is disappointed and we share in our fans’ frustration over the three-game suspension of our captain Connor McDavid. We support him through this process and the organization and our fans look forward to having him back in the lineup vs. Seattle next week,” the statement read, via the Oilers’ official website.

This is a developing story. Please stay tuned for more details.

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Oilers release 'disappointed' statement after Connor McDavid suspension

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