McDavid Leads 2026 NHL Top 100 as Elite Talent Shines
Connor McDavid leads The Hockey News 2026 Top 100 NHL Players ranking amid standout performances from young stars and veterans alike.
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Connor McDavid leads The Hockey News 2026 Top 100 NHL Players ranking amid standout performances from young stars and veterans alike.
The Edmonton Oilers explore creative trade options to bolster their roster around Connor McDavid under new GM Stan Bowman.
The Oilers' front office made poor decisions that eroded roster depth and hurt their championship chances.
Edmonton Oilers dismiss head coach Kris Knoblauch after disappointing 2025-26 season and early playoff exit, marking 10th coaching change in 15 years.
Edmonton Oilers fire Kris Knoblauch after playoff disappointment; Bruce Cassidy leads coaching candidates as search begins.
Explore the CHL's top 10 players from the past 50 years, featuring Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Wayne Gretzky, and more junior hockey icons who became NHL legends.
19-year-old Macklin Celebrini named historic youngest captain for Canada's 2026 World Championship team, with O'Reilly and Tavares as alternates.
Edmonton Oilers' first-round playoff exit sparks speculation of sweeping roster and staff changes in the 2026 offseason, with coaching and goaltending in focus.
The Edmonton Oilers face their most consequential offseason ever, with coaching changes, potential trades like Darnell Nurse, goaltending fixes, and youth infusion on the horizon.
Ranking the three Hart Trophy finalists: 1. Nikita Kucherov (Lightning), 2. Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche), 3. Connor McDavid (Oilers). Analysis of stats, team context, and value.
Elliotte Friedman highlights Edmonton Oilers' impending tough decisions and Tampa Bay Lightning's stability plans post-2026 playoffs.
Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers enter 2026 offseason with cap space, draft picks, and roster decisions amid rebuild and contention efforts.
Connor McDavid's commitment to Oilers tested after early playoff exit; GM Bowman must overhaul roster to keep superstar.
Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid bluntly admit the Edmonton Oilers regressed this season, calling out a loss of fire after their playoff exit.
The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers confront key offseason decisions following disappointing 2026 playoffs, focusing on trades, prospects, and cap management.
A detailed review of the Edmonton Oilers' 2025-26 season, marked by high expectations, regression, and a shocking first-round playoff loss to the Ducks.
Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings tackle offseason challenges with cap space, draft assets, and roster tweaks amid McDavid and Doughty contract pressures.
Oilers' early 2026 playoff loss intensifies scrutiny on GM Bowman; focus on goaltending, defense, depth scoring to contend with McDavid.
Edmonton Oilers flame out in first round vs. Ducks despite star power. Post-mortem reveals goaltending instability, depth failures, injuries, and path forward.
Oilers' depth players deliver in Game 5 win over Ducks, proving it's not all about McDavid as series heads to Game 6.
Ranking the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award finalists: 1. Macklin Celebrini, 2. Connor McDavid, 3. Nikita Kucherov, with detailed stats and analysis.
Anaheim Ducks lead Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in playoffs, exploiting defensive weaknesses with speed and skill.
The Ducks have kept superstar Connor McDavid pointless through two playoff games with effective defensive schemes, tying the series 1-1.
Recap of 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs storylines: Avalanche favorites, Panthers absent, Sabres return, and must-watch players amid coaching changes.
McDavid clinches sixth Art Ross Trophy with four assists in Oilers' 6-1 rout of Canucks, tying NHL legends Howe and Lemieux.
Arguing for the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL's true MVP due to peer voting and focus on pure excellence over team context.
McDavid's 15th career hat trick and five points propel Oilers to victory over Sharks, taking Pacific Division lead.
The Pacific Division playoff race stays wide open with Anaheim leading, but crucial Thursday matchups could shift standings dramatically.
Connor McDavid reaches 400 career goals and 1,200 points in Oilers' 5-2 win over Utah Mammoth.
Connor McDavid voices frustration with NHL's suspension system after Radko Gudas receives only five games for a hit that ended Auston Matthews' season.
NHL rescinds Nathan MacKinnon's major penalty from Avalanche's loss to Oilers, clearing him of suspension risk after GM's appeal.
Controversial ejection of Nathan MacKinnon for goalie interference costs Avalanche a 4-3 loss to Oilers.
NHL teams including Oilers, Kraken, Leafs, and Penguins are set for blockbuster trades before the March 6, 2026 deadline to reshape their playoff fates.
Canada defeats Finland 3-2 in Olympic semifinals despite Sidney Crosby's injury; captain nears return for gold medal game.
Canada stages dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Finland in Olympic hockey semifinal without captain Crosby.
Canada rallies from a 2-0 deficit to beat Finland 3-2 in Olympic men's hockey semifinals, thanks to Nathan MacKinnon's late power-play winner, heading to the gold medal game.
Preview of the 2026 Olympics men's hockey semifinals: Canada vs. Finland at 10:40 a.m. ET and USA vs. Slovakia at 3:10 p.m. ET.
Canada rules out Sidney Crosby for Olympic semifinal vs. Finland due to injury; McDavid to captain the team.
Mitch Marner delivers OT heroics in Canada's 4-3 comeback win over Czechia in Olympic quarterfinals, advancing to semis despite Crosby injury.
NHL stars shine and falter in the 2026 Olympics men's hockey prelims: Slovakia surprises led by Slafkovsky, top scorers dominate, Switzerland's Genoni excels, while Sweden struggles and Fiala gets injured.
Canada demolishes France 10-2 for perfect prelims record; McDavid sets Olympic points mark amid goaltending questions.
Canada advances to Olympic quarterfinals unbeaten after Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid's stellar performance in 10-2 win over France.
Canada shuts out Czechia 5-0 in their 2026 Olympic men's hockey opener, with goals from five different players and a stellar performance from Jordan Binnington.
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a short leave to handle a family illness in Germany, with a return expected next week.
Advanced metrics highlight NHL stars like McDavid, Thompson, Pastrnak, and Wallstedt leading key skills for the 2026 Olympics.
MacKinnon tops ESPN's Hart Trophy poll, but Celebrini and McDavid are charging hard in the chaotic 2025-26 NHL MVP race.
A look back at November 20 in hockey history, highlighting landmark moments from Bobby Orr to Dave Keon and beyond.
Oilers debate the best role for Zach Hyman as he returns from wrist surgery, weighing top-line impact versus a phased third-line reintroduction.
A sweeping overview of the most significant NHL milestones and moments that have occurred on November 14, spanning from the Original Six era to today.
Analysis of the Edmonton Oilers Quarter Century Team snubs and the debates around which players deserved inclusion.
An analysis arguing that Kris Knoblauch lost the Oilers' dressing room before the season began, highlighting warning signs from last season through the early part of the current season.
Edmonton Oilers rally from a multi-goal deficit to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime, led by Connor McDavid’s standout performance.
Edmonton Oilers rally to defeat Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime after a late collapse by Columbus.
A data-driven look at Connor McDavid’s fall in goal-scoring from 64 goals in 2022-23 to a projected career-low pace in 2025-26, with analysis of contributing factors.
Analysis of Connor McDavid's unusual 2024-25 season, where goals declined despite 100 points, exploring injuries, shot volume, and evolving playmaking.
A historical overview of Edmonton Oilers' most influential draft classes that shaped the dynasty era and set a benchmark for franchise-building through drafting.
McDavid publicly defends Evan Bouchard after a 3-2 OT victory over Chicago, reinforcing trust in Bouchard amid early-season scrutiny.
Overtime drama, breakout performances, and late-season storylines from the NHL morning recap on November 2, 2025.
Preview of the Blackhawks vs Oilers game with projected lineups, goaltending, and special teams insights.
A detailed overview of Connor McDavid's standout moments in 2025 with the Oilers, covering playoff heroics, milestones, and the evolution of his game.
A look back at October 22 in NHL history, featuring first goals, milestone moments, and notable goaltending feats.