Oilers’ Connor McDavid ‘fine’ after leaving practice early

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said he was fine after leaving Monday’s practice early with trainers. The Oilers, who are still looking to secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference, begin a two-game road trip on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth before playing the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday in Nevada. Edmonton has dropped … Read more

Oilers’ issues run deeper than goaltending woes

The Edmonton Oilers have reached the Stanley Cup Final in consecutive seasons and, organizationally, there is still belief this team as structured can win it all. The math, however, is starting to get complicated. It goes without saying any team with a two-headed monster of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl is alive until they are … Read more

McDavid gets big compliment from Crosby

Team Canada skated at the practice rink at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Tuesday. — Connor McDavid leads the Olympic tournament in scoring with nine points, but Team Canada’s top-line centre is contributing in so many ways beyond just goals and assists. “I mean, he’s doing everything,” said captain Sidney Crosby. “Whether it’s with … Read more

McDavid sets the tone as Canada establishes ‘solid identity’ in Olympic opener

MILAN – It did not take long for Connor McDavid to make his presence felt in Milan. The Edmonton Oilers centre knocked over Czechia’s Lukas Sedlak with a big hit during the first shift of his first Olympic game. “A little bit of a different environment for us so it’s new for everybody,” McDavid told … Read more