Is Connor McDavid Using “Family First” to Signal Change or Shield Himself?
For several years, my writing partner Stan Smith and I have gone back and forth on the language players use when they talk about their futures. Stan has a sharp…
Category Archives: Connor McDavid
Projecting Oilers’ Forwards Point Totals for 2025-26 Season
The Edmonton Oilers are going to be an elite team once again in 2025-26, though it could very well mark their final year as a true Stanley Cup contender. That,…
Oilers’ 5 Bold Predictions for 2025-26 Season
The Edmonton Oilers head into this season with sky-high expectations after back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances. Despite that playoff success, they haven’t been dominant during the regular season. Too many…
McDavid Signing With Maple Leafs No Longer as Crazy as You’d Think
As soon as the Edmonton Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second-consecutive year, the immediate focus of the organization and fan base shifted…
Crosby to Canadiens, Kaprizov Ignores McDavid & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Sidney Crosby discussed rumors that he’d be open to a trade to the Montreal Canadiens. Meanwhile, as big-name UFAs wait on Connor McDavid’s decision, one…
Connor McDavid Is One of the Biggest Reasons Oilers Are Worth $2.65B
Connor McDavid might be at his absolute physical peak as a hockey player; that’s why I can understand why he wants to take his time to think about what he’d…
Oilers’ 2025-26 Milestone Watch
The Edmonton Oilers head into the 2025-26 season with one thing on their mind: winning the Stanley Cup. They came up just short, losing in the Stanley Cup Final to…
McDavid Ripple Effects, McTavish Big Money, & More NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid spoke about his contract, his frame of mind, and his plans for the season. What does it all mean? Meanwhile, are the Anaheim…
McDavid’s Future Will Be Negative Distraction for Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers were back on the ice once again on Thursday for an informal Captain’s Skate as they begin to prepare for the 2025-26 season. It, in some ways,…
4 Reasons McDavid Will Choose to Re-Sign with Oilers
To no surprise, the entire Edmonton Oilers offseason focus has been on Connor McDavid‘s future. The 28-year-old, despite claiming that he wants to win in Edmonton, has yet to sign…