Connor McDavid

Three standout solo efforts highlight McDavid's elite skill:

• Lightning goal: Turns on jets to split defenses and tuck past Vasilevskiy.
• Kuemper...

Two independent voices agree: Connor McDavid won't chase a $23M+ deal that hurts his Cup chances.

• Oilers insider Jason Gregor called the Spittin’...

Speculation linking Connor McDavid to the Flyers is ridiculous.

• Battle of Alberta rivalry appears to have lost its edge.
• Former goalie Jack Campbell is walking away from hockey.

Record Contract Projections

• 🔥 McDavid $200M Deal Talk: Spittin’ Chiclets analysts project McDavid could sign for $23–25M annually, potentially...

• Salary cap climbing fast: NHL cap hits $104M this season with max individual salary at $20.8M, pushing top AAVs higher.
• Carlsson resets the bar:...

McDavid and Bouchard combine for a 23 million dollar cap hit, already locked in for this season.

Bedard and Byram are projected to reach 27.5 million...

Connor McDavid's 138 points headline the Oilers' Nov 24 showdown against Pacific-leading Vegas at Rogers Place. His 48 goals and 90 assists far...

Connor McDavid is positioned as the safest choice to win the Hart Memorial Trophy next season. His established dominance makes him the reliable NHL MVP favorite.

Mike Babcock's 28th-place coaching ranking signals widespread doubt for a team built to win now around McDavid and Draisaitl. Every early setback will amplify pressure on a Cup-or-bust mandate.

Two narratives clash on McDavid's future.

• Article 1 calls Flyers trade rumors "ridiculous," stressing his stated desire to win a Cup only in...

The Oilers signed Jason Dickinson to a five-year, $4M AAV deal after acquiring him at the deadline, targeting a shutdown third line behind McDavid and...

The $200 million contract talk for Connor McDavid is pure podcast speculation, not a serious offer.

• Hosts noted his $12.5M AAV underpayment against...

Award News

• 🔥 Fourth ESPY Win: Connor McDavid claims his fourth ESPY for best NHL player, trailing only Sidney Crosby's eight wins, after...

Connor McDavid tops the tournament with 13 points as Canada faces the U.S. in Sunday's gold medal game after both teams won their semifinals. The North American showdown caps a weekend that also saw Finland claim bronze.

The NHL returns to an 84-game schedule for the first time since 1993-94, adding two extra divisional games per team and setting a league record of...

• Bold call: Whitney says McDavid should earn $23 million AAV as the salary cap climbs, with Yandle agreeing it could be more
• Underpaid stars:...

McDavid is projected as the top 2028 UFA, potentially chasing a league-max AAV of $24.6 million once the cap hits $123 million.

Spittin’ Chiclets...

The Fedoruk claim that McDavid wants to join the Flyers rests on no verifiable evidence.

• Source unknown: Fedoruk offers no proof for the "rumors"...

Connor McDavid's next contract could reach $200 million over eight years with a record $25 million cap hit, potentially resetting NHL benchmarks.

Connor McDavid earned his fourth ESPY for Best NHL Player in 2026, trailing only Sidney Crosby's eight wins, after leading the league with 138 points...