McDavid’s drive to be NHL’s best player starts off the ice
2 years, 7 months ago

McDavid’s drive to be NHL’s best player starts off the ice

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Christian Dedonato doesn’t see Connor McDavid much in the offseason, at least not until at least mid-afternoon. “Even going to throw a baseball around or surfing, everything just has to be perfect, and I think that shows on the ice and shows in his personality — his commitment.” Knowing McDavid for more than a decade before the two entered high school, Dedonato isn’t surprised by the success of the Edmonton Oilers captain. “There’s probably a level of frustration, which is natural,” said retired NHL forward Matt Hendricks, who played with McDavid for two seasons from 2015-17. “For me, we’re asking some of our higher-minute players to do a lot of things and assume a little bit more responsibility.” McDavid has also spent the past several years shoring up his biggest weakness. Everything has a purpose.” During the season, McDavid’s leadership combined with fellow MVP Leon Draisaitl reminds defenseman Duncan Keith of his days in Chicago alongside stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane.

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McDavid has 2 goals and an assist to lead the Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Senators
1 month ago

McDavid has 2 goals and an assist to lead the Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Senators

Associated Press  

OTTAWA, Ontario — Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Evan Bouchard, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored for the Oilers, who were coming off a 3-0 loss in Montreal on Monday. Stutzle tied it 1-1 late in the period with his …

Oilers coach: stars McDavid, Draisaitl played through injuries in playoffs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Oilers coach: stars McDavid, Draisaitl played through injuries in playoffs

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said on Wednesday that some of the team’s top stars were playing through injuries during their Stanley Cup playoff run. But I’m very proud of what we’ve been through this year.” Knoblauch said Draisaitl had injuries that left the staff questioning whether he could play, while forward Evander Kane had a sports …

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid’s greatness wasn’t enough.
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid’s greatness wasn’t enough.

Slate  

Connor McDavid would fix it. In myriad ways, McDavid is not like everyone else, and if there’s any symmetry in the world, the 27-year-old Canadian will eventually get his Cup or four. Related From Slate There’s Something Suspect About Golf’s Great New Redemption Story In Game 7, McDavid was a terror—a lurking Grim Reaper who looked poised to ruin Florida’s …

Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP despite Oilers losing Stanley Cup Final to Panthers
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP despite Oilers losing Stanley Cup Final to Panthers

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP on Monday night despite Edmonton’s Stanley Cup Final loss to Florida, a nod to one of the greatest postseason performances in NHL history. “You think about the year that Connor had: 100 assists, leading our team, the performance he had in this playoffs, especially in this final …

Connor McDavid and the Oilers can make history in Stanley Cup Final Game 7 against the Panthers
6 months ago

Connor McDavid and the Oilers can make history in Stanley Cup Final Game 7 against the Panthers

Associated Press  

SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor McDavid admired and looked up to Sidney Crosby as the kind of player he wanted to become one day. “It’s not your ordinary game, everybody understands that, but you’ve got to make it as ordinary as possible in your head,” McDavid said after practice Sunday, the Oilers’ final one of the season. “Our room has done …

Connor McDavid, by the numbers, and the historical significance of his 2024 playoff run
6 months ago

Connor McDavid, by the numbers, and the historical significance of his 2024 playoff run

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid is having one of the most productive postseasons in NHL history. Montreal’s Newsy Lalonde is the only other player with such a streak, sort of: He had three points in three consecutive final games spanning the 1918 and 1919 seasons. Most points, 2-game span Not only is McDavid the first with back-to-back …

McDavid and the Oilers drag Panthers back to Edmonton for a Stanley Cup Final Game 6
6 months ago

McDavid and the Oilers drag Panthers back to Edmonton for a Stanley Cup Final Game 6

Associated Press  

Connor McDavid wanted the Edmonton Oilers to drag the Florida Panthers back to Alberta, then he did everything in his power to make that happen. McDavid scored twice, including the empty-netter to seal it, and set up two goals to keep the Stanley Cup Final going with a 5-3 victory in Game 5 Tuesday night — avoiding elimination and sending …

Connor McDavid led the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Final. They need even more from him to stay alive
6 months ago

Connor McDavid led the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Final. They need even more from him to stay alive

Associated Press  

Connor McDavid led the Edmonton Oilers out of a horrendous start, all the way to the playoffs and into the Stanley Cup Final. He sticks up for his teammates and he’s not afraid to get into a scrum.” The 27-year-old McDavid called it just a chance to “do my part.” He has done more than his part to get Edmonton …

McDavid, Draisaitl and the Oilers hope to avoid Stanley Cup Final frustration
6 months, 2 weeks ago

McDavid, Draisaitl and the Oilers hope to avoid Stanley Cup Final frustration

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Leon Draisaitl is nothing if not self-aware. Before the Stanley Cup Final, the versatile Edmonton Oilers forward acknowledged he’s a good hockey player and has a special skillset that makes him that way. “He’s a good goalie, and he’s going to make some big-time saves — and knowing that is important.” Knowledge is power, but that …

Connor McDavid, hockey’s best player, finally gets a chance to win a Stanley Cup championship
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Connor McDavid, hockey’s best player, finally gets a chance to win a Stanley Cup championship

Associated Press  

Sherry Bassin sees the intense look on Connor McDavid’s face during warmups and knows the best hockey player in the world is going to have one of those games. “I said, ‘Because I’ve seen it 100 times.’” THE STAGE McDavid’s sublime skill was on display the other day against the Dallas Stars when he made an incredible individual effort to …

Analysis: Connor McDavid is the reason the Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Connor McDavid is the reason the Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup

Associated Press  

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player in the world and the biggest reason the Edmonton Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final. The reigning NHL MVP, face of the the franchise and face of the sport is also the Oilers’ best hope of winning a championship for the first time since 1990 and ending Canada’s 31-year drought. Forwards While …

Connor McDavid is day to day with injury and could miss the Oilers’ next game against Vegas
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Connor McDavid is day to day with injury and could miss the Oilers’ next game against Vegas

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid is day to day with a lower-body injury, and the Edmonton captain could miss the Oilers’ next game against defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas. McDavid did not practice Tuesday, and coach Kris Knoblauch said he’ll speak with him Wednesday before the team decided whether the reigning and three-time NHL MVP would play that night against …

Connor McDavid wins the NHL All-Star Skills competition he helped revive
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Connor McDavid wins the NHL All-Star Skills competition he helped revive

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Connor McDavid played a big role in redesigning the NHL All-Star skills competition. He’s awesome, so fun to watch.” The prize money was one of the new wrinkles at the redesigned skills competition that featured just 12 players and was supposed to be streamlined and simplified. “I don’t know how it was received on TV, but I thought …

The Oilers believe this rare Connor McDavid absence could provide a spark after a slow start
1 year, 1 month ago

The Oilers believe this rare Connor McDavid absence could provide a spark after a slow start

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Edmonton Oilers were already scuffling when their season took another early turn for the worse, an upper body injury that sidelined team captain and three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid. “It’s never fun when you have the best player in the world and he’s not playing for your team because he’s injured, but it’s a big …

NHL top prospect Connor Bedard draws comparisons to Connor McDavid as draft approaches
1 year, 6 months ago

NHL top prospect Connor Bedard draws comparisons to Connor McDavid as draft approaches

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NHL is going to have another Connor to contend with very shortly. 1 in the 2015 draft, Connor Bedard is on the same trajectory in being pegged as this year’s top eligible draft prospect, Central Scouting director Dan Marr said Friday. “He’s right up there with Connor McDavid, it’s just the next generation,” Marr said in …

Connor McDavid puts NHL on notice with goal-scoring frenzy
1 year, 9 months ago

Connor McDavid puts NHL on notice with goal-scoring frenzy

Associated Press  

Connor McDavid is must-see entertainment and not just for hockey fans. Nathan MacKinnon, who was one of the best players on Colorado’s Stanley Cup run last year, said McDavid’s season makes him want to get better. Now 26 with a trip to the Western Conference final last season his deepest run so far, he said his focus has always been …

Quality of hockey, business booming as NHL begins new season
2 years, 2 months ago

Quality of hockey, business booming as NHL begins new season

Associated Press  

Cale Makar won the Stanley Cup and earned playoff MVP honors after a season in which he was voted the NHL’s best defenseman. “Arguably, I think they’ve got the best forward, the best defenseman and a lot of guys underneath that that are unbelievable,” Anaheim forward Trevor Zegras said. “As long as I’m playing well and helping the team win …

Connor McDavid is great, but Wayne Gretzky is the Greatest One
2 years, 6 months ago

Connor McDavid is great, but Wayne Gretzky is the Greatest One

LA Times  

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid, left, and Wayne Gretzky pose for a photo after the Farewell To Rexall Place ceremony following the game against the Vancouver Canucks on April 6, 2016, in Edmonton, Canada. “I think that if there’s any sort of a negative towards Connor this year it’s that I’m not sure he got the recognition that he deserved,” Gretzky …

McDavid outshines Crosby as Oilers surge past Penguins 5-1
2 years, 7 months ago

McDavid outshines Crosby as Oilers surge past Penguins 5-1

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Five strides. That’s all it took for Connor McDavid to race by two Pittsburgh Penguins and deliver a magnificent goal in what is becoming another masterpiece of a season for the Edmonton star. We’ve got to stay closer to them and not let them ramp up that speed.” Carter scored his 19th goal for Pittsburgh and Casey DeSmith …

McDavid’s NHL MVP defense begins with defensive improvement
3 years, 3 months ago

McDavid’s NHL MVP defense begins with defensive improvement

Associated Press  

Connor McDavid did not take much time off after he and the Edmonton Oilers were swept out of the playoffs in the first round. McDavid’s preparations take another step this week, skating with more than a dozen other players at the annual BioSteel pro hockey camp, and becoming a better all-around player is his focus. “It’s lots of battle drills, …

McDavid focused on NHL playoffs, not 100 points in 56 games
3 years, 7 months ago

McDavid focused on NHL playoffs, not 100 points in 56 games

Associated Press  

Connor McDavid is within reach of a milestone that could go down in hockey history. McDavid needs seven points in Edmonton’s final five games to reach 100 in 56 games during this pandemic-shortened NHL season. The most important thing is our team is gearing up for the playoffs and making sure we’re firing on all cylinders in Game 1.” The …

Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Canucks 4-1
3 years, 7 months ago

Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Canucks 4-1

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Leon Draisaitl knows there’s a spotlight fixed firmly on his teammate Connor McDavid as the Edmonton Oilers captain approaches yet another milestone. “It’s two nice passes, just had to make sure I bear down a little bit and obviously this time right now is about our team continuing to find our game, getting better every night …

Top 100 NHL players: The Athletic’s Player Tiers — from Connor McDavid to Jamie Benn
3 years, 11 months ago

Top 100 NHL players: The Athletic’s Player Tiers — from Connor McDavid to Jamie Benn

New York Times  

An email was sent out to 20 or so people in the NHL. “At the end of the day, he doesn’t drive 5-on-5 offense the same way the rest of the top guys do,” said one analyst. “I know he didn’t have a great year last year, but I think can get in that 2A group,” said a head coach. …

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