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Despite joining the likes of Taylor Hall and Nathan MacKinnon as future no. 1 overall NHL picks to also be selected by a KHL team, Connor McDavids future professional team will be based in North America. “It was pretty cool honestly to get drafted over there, but by no means is that the end goal at all,” McDavid said while on TSN 1050 Wednesday. Chosen with the 77th overall pick by the Croatioan club Medvescak Zagreb, the 17-year-old said his focus is strictly on improving in the off-season heading into his NHL draft year. “Im going to look to put on some muscle, get bigger, get faster, get stronger,” he said. On a short break after a pro-longed season in which he suited up for Canada at the World Junior Championships and led the Erie Otters to the third round of the OHL playoffs, McDavid is headed to Gary Roberts renowned summer hockey camp, which he will attend for the third consecutive year. “Im well aware of the circumstance that Im going into,” McDavid jokingly mentioned when asked if he knew about what he was getting into with Roberts notoriously intense and grueling sessions. Looking ahead to next hockey season, McDavid admitted to thinking about participating in the 2015 World Junior Championships which will be held in Toronto and Montreal. After attending a Bruins-Canadiens playoff game at the Bell Centre, McDavid said the experience had him excited as he imagined what it would be like to see all the Habs jerseys in the building transformed into Canadas red and white. “It would be absolutely unbelievable,” he said. “If I am fortunate enough to play again, it would be an absolute dream come true to play on home soil.” Asked about the pressure that comes with being a no. 1 overall pick and dealing with the criticism along the lines of what Sidney Crosby has dealt with this season following his post-season struggles and the Penguins disappointing playoff elimination, McDavid said it comes with the territory, but the blame shouldnt be laid solely on the Pittsburgh captain. “He is the guy and people are going to look at him and blame him, but its a team effort and thats the way you have to look at it,” McDavid said, noting Crosby still had an “unbelievable year.” McDavid: Training with Roberts, World Jr.s Mike Hargrove Rangers Jersey .com) - The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to get back on track Monday night when they welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to Chesapeake Energy Arena. 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Burning rivalries often boil over in the heat of battle and Lewis and Van Gerwen exchanged angry words after England defeated the Netherlands in last Sundays final in Frankfurt.This was just the latest fall-out in front of the cameras as players regularly lose their cool in the world of darts... Michael van Gerwen v Peter Wright, 2015 Premier League Michael van Gerwen and Peter Wright traded angry words after draw World No 1 Van Gerwen could not conceal his irritation after he was held to a 6-6 draw by Wright on a Premier League trip to Exeter.In a brash display of showmanship, Wright had played to the crowd before throwing his dart at double 20, only to miss his intended target. Grow up you big baby! Its about entertaining a crowd. Peter Wright Van Gerwen would win the leg, but made a costly miss himself shortly afterwards and vented his frustration at Snakebite after battling back to win the final leg and a share of the points. What that guy does has nothing to do with darts, Van Gerwen said. He does it on purpose. Hes not a professional.Wright responded: Grow up you big baby! Its about entertaining a crowd.Phil Taylor v Raymond van Barneveld, 2012 World Championship Taylor and Van Barneveld briefly became embroiled in a physical altercation Taylor admitted he was ashamed after his semi-final over Van Barneveld was overshadowed by a heated post-match argument.After landing his winning dart, Taylor exchanged a strong handshake with Van Barneveld that sparked a brief bout of pushing and shoving. I am ashamed of myself and I feel terrible. Phil Taylor Speaking afterwards, Taylor told Sky Sports: Its upset me of course it has. To put the record straight, Raymond is a very strong lad and when he shook my hand and pulled me, he hurt me a little bit.That was all it was and I reacted, to be honest with you, disgracefully. I am ashamed of myself and I feel terrible.Justin Pipe v Kevin Painter, 2012 World Grand Prix Justin Pipe infuriated Kevin Painter with his frenzied celebration in Dublin Pipe also expressed remorse after his wild celebrations drew an angry reaction from Painter in Dublin.dddddddddddd.The Taunton man, who is a former boxer, punched the air repeatedly in delight after his quarter-final win, leaving Painter to wait for the customary post-match hand shake. Painter was far from amused with Pipes impromptu display of gymnastics An enraged Painter patted Pipe strongly on the back of the head and issued an angry rebuke, but the West Country player ignored his opponents displeasure and treated the crowd to his trademark break dance celebration.In the aftermath of his victory, Pipe used social media to convey an apology to Painter for his raucous behaviour.Paul Nicholson v Phil Taylor, 2011 UK Open Paul Nicholsons winning gesture aggravated Phil Taylor Branded the Bad Boy of darts, Nicholson lived up to his notoriety at the end of an exciting encounter with Taylor in the last-16.Nicholson completed a 9-8 win and then appeared to mockingly bid farewell to Taylor, waving to the crowd as The Power went to collect his equipment. Nicholson pleaded his innocence after fierce criticism from The Power Taylor later described Nicholsons conduct as disrespectful, but The Asset insisted his gesture should not have been viewed as an antagonistic send-off.Adrian Lewis v Peter Manley, 2006 World Championship Adrian Lewis stormed off stage after losing his cool in match with Peter Manley Manley was considered a master of mind games and an exasperated Lewis marched off stage during their bad-tempered quarter-final at the Circus Tavern.Lewis had become increasingly riled as One Dart slowed down the tempo of the match, pausing after a failed attempt at a double. One Dart Manley made his point to Lewis at the Circus Tavern Harsh words were exchanged after Lewis complained to referee Russ Bray and Jackpot then made a swift exit from the stage while trailing 3-1.Bray persuaded Lewis to resume the match, but Manley would have the final word as he completed a 5-3 victory. 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