Nazem Kadri caught cheating during the skill competition
It surprised a lot of people when Nazem Kadri edged out Connor McDavid to win this year's Most Accurate Shooter Competition. While Kadri is an elite player in the league, McDavid's skill set is next level and usually separates him from the pack. But somehow, even though McDavid had a lead and went 4 for 4 on targets, he still lost the competition?
But how?
Well video shows that while McDavid remains behind the preset line for his entire turn, while Kadri on the other hand sneaks ahead of the line. Realizing late that he was behind, Kadri shifts his entire body ahead approximately a foot, allowing him to receive the pass faster and get his shot off quicker.
While it's clear Kadri gave himself a bit of an advantage, you have to remember what's really important here...it's the All Star Competition and none of this actually matters. Hopefully Kadri enjoys those bragging rights and the $30,000 while McDavid goes home to his heated driveway and Stanley Cup contending team.
POLL |
FEVRIER 6 | 1 ANSWERS Nazem Kadri caught cheating during the skill competition Do you consider this cheating? |
If you ain't cheating you ain't trying | 0 | 0 % |
Yes, it's cheating | 0 | 0 % |
No, it isn't cheating | 0 | 0 % |
List of polls |
|
9 hours ago | By Tom Banks Alex Ovechkin Sends Special Gift To Goaltender He Scored His First NHL Goals Against |
|
11 hours ago | By Tom Banks Detroit Red Wings Trade Defenseman to the New Jersey Devils |
|
12 hours ago | By Tom Banks NHL Potentially Set To Shockingly Cancel 2026 All-Star Game |
|
14 hours ago | By Tom Banks Calgary Flames Suffer Brutal Injury Blow To Their Stanley Cup Playoff Hopes |
|
15 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Failed Trade Reported to Have Happened at the Deadline Between the Sabres and Rangers for Star Player |
|
16 hours ago | By Tom Banks NHL Officials Facing Backlash For Embarrassing Penalty Call On Matt Rempe |
|
16 hours ago | By Julien Trekker Former NHL All-Star Announces Official Retirement From Hockey |
|
22 hours ago | By Tom Banks Hockey World Mourning as Former Buffalo Sabre and Calder Cup Champion Sadly Passes away at the age of 61 |
Previously on Bladeofsteel