Ex-Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray has some harsh words for his former team
Former NHL defenseman Sheldon Souray recently opened up about one of the most harrowing experiences of his professional career, pointing the finger squarely at the Edmonton Oilers organization.
Souray shared his story on the "Unhammered" podcast with former NHL enforcer Brantt Myhres, detailing a catastrophic wrist injury that forever changed his perception of the Oilers.
The injury occurred after Souray was goaded into fighting Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla at the insistence of Oilers head coach Tom Renney.
After injuring his wrist in the fight, Souray wanted to travel to Los Angeles for surgery, but the Oilers refused.
Instead, the Oilers insisted on a plan that would end in disaster.
Souray reluctantly followed the Oilers' plan, leading to a life-threatening infection in his arm. A few days after the surgery, he had to be rushed to the hospital and placed in intensive care.
At the hospital, Souray realized the severity of his condition.
"3 days in ICU."
The situation was so dire that medical staff were more concerned about the infection reaching his heart than saving his hand.
Amputation of his hand was also a very real possibility.
While in intensive care, Souray was visited by an assistant trainer who informed him that the Oilers believed he was faking his injury to force a trade.
Angered by this accusation, Souray called Oilers management.
This experience left Souray with a deeply negative view of the Oilers organization.
Credit: hockeyfeedSheldon Souray blasts Oilers: «I told them all to go f*** themselves.»
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