"Classless": Georges Laraque erupts after Panthers fans disrespect Connor McDavid in wild Stanley Cup chant

The Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup . But fans did something that grabbed more attention than the win. Some started yelling “F*** McDavid” during the celebration. This chant upset a former Oilers player, and his angry reply quickly went viral.


Georges Laraque calls Panthers fans’ chant “Classless”

On Friday, June 21, 2025, Georges Laraque, a former Edmonton Oilers player, saw a video online. It showed Florida Panthers fans chanting “F*** McDavid” after the Stanley Cup win.

With a 5–1 victory over the Oilers, the Panthers had won Game 6 on Tuesday, June 18. The win was achieved in Sunrise, Florida. It gave the Panthers their first title and a 4–2 series victory.

classless 🤬🤬🤬🤬 https://t.co/WuZWDbC32Q

— Georges Laraque (@GeorgesLaraque) June 20, 2025

Right after the game, videos of the chant spread online. Laraque shared one of the videos on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote just one word:

“Classless”

He also added angry emojis.

Georges Laraque was an Oiler from 1997 to 2006. He was famous for his members' protection. His article showed how much support he still had for Connor McDavid and the Oilers.


Connor McDavid talks about his future after the loss

After losing Game 6, Connor McDavid talked to reporters. The game was in Florida, and fans were still loud from the win.

Connor McDavid is 28 years old. He has one year left on his contract. Reporters asked him about his future with the Oilers.

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He said, “It’s only been a couple days since the season ended. I’ll take some time to regroup, talk to my agent and family… but there’s no rush.”

Even after the loss, Connor McDavid said he was proud of the team. “There’s unfinished business here,” he added. He still wants to help the Oilers win a championship.

Connor McDavid did not say anything about the Panthers fans’ chant. He stayed focused on hockey and his team.