"Typical dips**t Mark Spector question": NHL fans rip reporter after Connor McDavid's stern reply to Oilers' SCF loss question

NHL fans on social media reacted to Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid's stern response about last season's Stanley Cup Final loss.

During an interview ahead of the season opener against the Winnipeg Jets, McDavid shut down questions about the Stanley Cup Final loss and made it clear that he wants to move on from the past. When asked about the Cup loss, McDavid said:

"Enough about last year ... we're moving on."

Connor McDavid said that they talked extensively about last season, answering numerous questions. The Oilers captain conveyed that while there are lessons to be learned from past experiences, the last year is over and that the team is now focused on the new season and the current group of players.

Here's how fans on X/Twitter reacted to McDavid's stern reply to the Oilers' Stanley Cup Final loss, with one tweeting:

"Typical dipshit Mark Spector question."

Another chimed in:

"I love how he puts Spec in his place, in the most Connor way possible too."

Here are some of the other top reactions on X:

"This is what a leader does. This is why so many are high on them to win it all this year. This and the 50 goals that Jeff Skinner is going to score," one posted."

"Can always count on @SportsnetSpec to ask those tough questions ….. time to look forward!" another commented."

"Totally agree, move on!!Just start the season strong ... if u want to take something from last year Staples!!" one X user opined.

"As far as I am concerned, journalists are right there at the bottom as far as humans go, that being said, move on stop living in the past, it’s over!" another chimed in.

Also Read: Analyst Craig Button points out Oilers’ blue line weakness as barrier to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl's Cup aspiration

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Analyst predicts Connor McDavid and Oilers to win Stanley Cup

Analyst Frank Seravalli, in his latest "32 Bold Predictions" column for Daily Faceoff, predicted that the Edmonton Oilers will end Canada's 32-year-old drought by winning the Stanley Cup.

He predicted Connor McDavid's Oilers to become the second straight team to bounce back from a Cup Final loss the previous year and claim victory the next season.

The Edmonton Oilers host the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Place for the season opener on Wednesday. The puck drops at 10 p.m. ET.