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nhl24 days ago•69 min saved

Five realistic landing spots if McDavid leaves Oilers

With Connor McDavid locked into a two-year Edmonton extension, theScore spins a hypothetical: if he requests a move after Edmonton’s playoff exit, five realistic destinations could pursue him—San Jose Sharks (assets and Celebrini-era future), The Mammoth (a contending, cap-friendly option), Montreal Canadiens (strong prospect pool and picks to entice), Tampa Bay Lightning (contender with a ruthless palate for big moves), and the Maple Leafs (McDavid’s hometown with dramatic trade potential). The piece notes the tension around the Oilers’ direction, McDavid’s win-now mindset, and how a next-adjacent deal could reshape the league even as Toronto looms large in talks.”,

via theScore|

#edmonton-oilers #landing-spots #mcdavid

sports27 days ago•5 min saved

Oilers ride McDavid-Draisaitl duo to keep playoff hopes alive

Edmonton leaned on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in an elimination game, reuniting them at 5-on-5 while Evan Bouchard chipped in three assists as the Oilers defeated Anaheim 4-1 to trim the series deficit to 3-2 heading into Game 6.

via The New York Times|

#draisaitl #edmonton-oilers #mcdavid

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Ducks blitz Edmonton with speed as series takes a painful turn

Anaheim’s speed overwhelmed Edmonton in a 7-4 Game 3 win, exposing defensive gaps and a shaky Connor Ingram in goal as Connor McDavid struggled; Kasperi Kapanen urged the Oilers to keep pucks deep, forecheck harder and skate faster, while Anaheim took control of the series with a pace that Edmonton hadn’t countered, leaving questions about goaltending and defense as the Oilers prepare for the next game.

via The New York Times|

#anaheim-ducks #edmonton-oilers #mcdavid

sports3 months ago•10 min saved

Canada claws back to reach Olympic men's hockey gold game after Finland win

Trailing 2-0, Canada surged back with a Reinhart tip in the second and a Theodore goal in the third, then Nathan MacKinnon finished a late Connor McDavid sequence with 35.2 seconds left to beat Finland 3-2 and advance to the Olympic gold medal game. Crosby was out with an injury, McDavid extended his Olympic scoring record to 13 points, and the team leaned on depth and smart adjustments, including Celebrini’s heavy ice time, to overturn the deficit and clinch the win.

via The New York Times|

#canada #finland #hockey

sports4 months ago•4 min saved

Penguins Aim for Win Streak as NHL Action Heats Up

The NHL features key matchups including Crosby aiming for a 9-game point streak and a 7th straight win for the Penguins, McDavid seeking a career-high 18-game point streak, and Toronto's Matthews on a scoring hot streak, with division battles and potential season debuts across the schedule.

via NHL.com|

#crosby #maple-leafs #mcdavid

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Oilers and Jets Clash as McDavid Aims for Elite Milestone

Connor McDavid aims to reach 150 points in a calendar year as the Oilers face the Jets; the Sabres seek their ninth straight win against the Blues; Celebrini continues to impress for Team Canada; the Avalanche look to extend their winning streak against the Kings; and Ovechkin aims to add to his goal total in a busy NHL schedule.

via NHL.com|

#avalanche #celebrini #mcdavid

sports5 months ago•5 min saved

McDavid and Oilers Aim to Boost Pacific Race with Home Stand

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are optimistic about their upcoming schedule, which features 13 of 18 games at home, providing a strong opportunity to improve their standing in the Pacific Division and make a playoff push after a successful run before the holiday break.

via NHL.com|

#home-games #mcdavid #oilers

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Avalanche Aim for 8th Straight Win Against Wild in Key Minnesota Matchup

The NHL features nine games with key matchups including the Wild aiming for an eighth straight win against the Avalanche, Crosby chasing the Penguins' all-time scoring record, and McDavid extending his point streak for the Oilers, among other notable player performances and schedule highlights.

via NHL.com|

#avalanche #crosby #mcdavid

sports5 months ago•5 min saved

Sidney Crosby Nears Penguins' All-Time Points Record Against Oilers

Sidney Crosby is close to surpassing Mario Lemieux for the most points in Penguins history against Connor McDavid and the Oilers in a key upcoming game, while other notable NHL matchups include MacKinnon's streak, Guenther's goal record attempt, and Hughes' debut with the Wild.

via NHL.com|

#crosby #lemieux #mcdavid

sports7 months ago•1 min saved

Oilers' Connor McDavid signs two-year, $25M extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed their captain Connor McDavid to a two-year contract worth $12.5 million annually, recognizing his outstanding performance and leadership as he continues to be a key player in their pursuit of the Stanley Cup.

via NHL.com|

#contract-extension #mcdavid #nhl

sports11 months ago•9 min saved

Jonathan Toews Returns to Winnipeg Jets in Hometown Reunion

The article discusses NHL trade and contract rumors, highlighting Jonathan Toews' decision to join the Winnipeg Jets, the Dallas Stars' approach to Jason Robertson, Connor McDavid's contract negotiations with the Edmonton Oilers, Mitch Marner's potential short-term deal, and ongoing negotiations involving John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with other league updates.

via The New York Times|

#marner #mcdavid #nhl

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Oilers Dominate Stars in Game 3 as Dallas' Struggles Persist

The Dallas Stars face a tough series against the Edmonton Oilers, suffering a 6-1 loss in Game 3, with ongoing scoring struggles, defensive lapses, and key injuries impacting their chances of advancing in the playoffs.

via Dallas News|

#dallas-stars #edmonton-oilers #mcdavid

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

McDavid dominates NHL Awards with multiple wins

Connor McDavid wins the Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award for the third time, while Erik Karlsson claims his third Norris Trophy. Linus Ullmark wins the Vezina Trophy, Patrice Bergeron wins his sixth Selke Trophy, and Matty Beniers wins the Calder Trophy. Jim Montgomery wins the Jack Adams Award, Anze Kopitar wins the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, Kris Letang wins the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, and Mikael Backlund wins the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

via Yahoo Sports|

#awards #karlsson #mcdavid