McDavid told Canada’s junior team to avoid social media: Bouchard

McDavid told Canada’s junior team to avoid social media: Bouchard

NHL players have a lot of advice to offer the Canadian junior team

Canada’s coach at the world junior hockey championship says messages from NHL stars serve as a “weapon” to motivate players. Defenceman Evan Bouchard said Connor McDavid told the team to avoid distractions like social media.

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