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It’s rare that we talk to you about football here, but this story deserves a lot of attention. Thursday night was the first round of the NFL draft, and several quarterbacks were selected. The Minnesota Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick.
During an interview later in the evening, McCarthy seemed to be disturbed. He was getting a call on his phone, except it wasn’t from just anyone.
Getting a call from @WayneGretzky?@jjmccarthy09 is going to fit right in here in Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/yRiQUPHUby
– Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 26, 2024
The craziest part is that McCarthy didn’t even seem shocked. He didn’t respond, as he probably didn’t want to disturb the interviewer.
“Oh wow, it’s Wayne Gretzky. I’m sorry…I’m a real hockey guy and I’m going to the state of hockey.” – J.J. McCarthy
McCarthy may have chosen football for his professional career, but he confessed that he’s always loved hockey. According to him, hockey was his first love, having started playing at the age of five.
Before @jjmccarthy09 was on a field scoring touchdowns, he was on the ice scoring goals.
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He even received a congratulatory call from Wayne Gretzky after being selected 10th overall in the @NFL Draft!
(via @Vikings) pic.twitter.com/LOWeKPkNhQ
– NHL (@NHL) April 26, 2024
With so much love for hockey, don’t be surprised if McCarthy makes a surprise appearance at one of the Minnesota Wild’s games during the upcoming season.
In brief
– The battle of the goalies will continue next season.
My column on goalie Cayden Primeau, who is looking forward to “friendly competition” with Samuel Montembeault next season to see who will be in the Canadiens net #Habs #HabsIO: https://t.co/tR5ReLf1E3
– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) April 26, 2024
– No good news for Demko.
.@FriedgeHNIC provides the latest on Demko’s injury. pic.twitter.com/pGrESKyIfH
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 27, 2024
– A first game since the start of the playoffs for Samuel Girard.
Samuel Girard is taking part in his first Avs warmup of these playoffs ahead of Game 3.
– Eric Engels (@EricEngels) April 27, 2024