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Oilers Get Mixed News on Connor McDavid's Plans to Leave Edmonton
Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers has come under fresh scrutiny after a shocking first-round exit in the 2026 NHL Playoffs, when the Oilers fell to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6. McDavid made his stance clear — he wants to win the Stanley Cup, saying, "The only thing that matters is competing for the big trophy. That's all that matters. And if I feel that that's here, then yeah" — leaving his future open to interpretation. After the loss, McDavid described Edmonton as "an average team all year" with high expectations, raising serious doubts about whether next season could be his last in an Oilers uniform. His two-year, $12.5M extension — deliberately structured below teammate Leon Draisaitl's $14M AAV — has fueled speculation that it was more of a carefully planned exit strategy than a long-term commitment to Edmonton. The Oilers face a pivotal offseason, and whether the McDavid departure narrative is overblown or not, it isn't going away. #ConnorMcDavid #EdmontonOilers #NHLNews #McDavidTrade #StanleyCup #OilersNation #NHL2026 #NHLPlayoffs #HockeyNews
Every Stan Bowman Trade and Signing Graded: Edmonton Oilers GM Report Card
Twenty months. Dozens of roster decisions. How many actually made the Edmonton Oilers better? Nick Zararis goes through every major move Stan Bowman has made as Edmonton Oilers General Manager: free agent signings, trades, and contract extensions, grades each one, and explains what it means for the team's future with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the clock. What's covered: Free agency grades: Josh Samanski and David Tomasek (smart low-risk gambles), Andrew Mangiapane (a clean miss), John Klingberg (fine), Curtis Lazar (fine), Jack Roslovic (acceptable at the price) Extension grades: Leon Draisaitl at 8 years/$14M (had to be done), Trent Frederick at 8 years/$3.85M (inexcusable), Evan Bouchard at 4 years/$10.5M (fine), Jake Walman at 7 years/$7M (does not look good), Vasily Podkolzin at 3 years/$2.95M (lights out), Mattias Ekholm at 3 years/$4M (concerning for his age) Trade grades: The Tristan Jarry acquisition (catastrophic miss), the Jake Walman trade for a first-round pick (miss), the Vasily Podkolzin trade for a fourth-round pick (win), the Connor Ingram waiver claim (win), Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach for a first and Andrew Mangiapane (TBD but likely a miss) Why the NHL is changing: How the league is skewing younger, faster, and more skill-based, and why Bowman's approach of targeting proven veterans at depressed prices hasn't worked in Edmonton The excess value problem: Why the Oilers' best years came when they had players like Evan Bouchard, Dylan Holloway, and Philip Broberg on cheap deals and how they've lost that edge What $16 million in cap space actually buys: Why it sounds like a lot and isn't, once you factor in goaltending, top-six forwards, and Colton Dach's restricted free agency 06:47 Oil's pitch to veteran players 08:56 Critiquing Stan Bowman's decisions 14:06 Discussing player roles and signings 19:52 Debating Oilers' recent trades 23:24 Discussing GM and coach changes 24:14 Impending McDavid free agency concerns 28:39 Predicting a coaching change Every Stan Bowman Trade and Signing Graded: Edmonton Oilers GM Report Card Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOilers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers
UGA and FSU’s canceled series reveals where College Football is headed | DawgNation at Large
On today's episode of DawgNation at Large, Kaylee Mansell and Connor Riley discuss the latest news development in Georgia ...
Cade Povich leaves with forearm discomfort in Orioles loss to the Marlins
The Baltimore Orioles could not complete the sweep of the Miami Marlins on Thursday, but even worse — Cade Povich left the game after three innings with forearm discomfort. Host Connor Newcomb recaps the loss and breaks down how the Orioles rotation will look if Povich is forced to miss time. Then, Connor gives you the latest updates on Trevor Rogers and Jackson Holliday before previewing the upcoming weekend series between the Orioles and the Athletics. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYThe funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHIFor a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-orioles/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #Orioles #BaltimoreOrioles #MLB
Buffalo Strikes First! | Winnipeg Jets Offseason, NHL Playoffs & Manitoba Moose
Andrew "Hustler" Paterson hosts Winnipeg Sports Talk Daily with Michael Remis. They discuss Round 2 of the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs and begin to look ahead to this year's NHL Draft. Guests: Brandon Rewucki of Skates & Plates, Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff, Austin Siragusa on the Manitoba Moose and Michal Grajewski of Travel Manitoba. Follow Andrew "Hustler" Paterson on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hustlerama Follow Michael Remis on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mremis Follow Connor Hrabchak on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/connorhrabchak1 Follow Brandon Rewucki on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/brandon_rewucki Follow Steven Ellis on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sellishockey Join the Winnipeg Sports Talk Mailing List - https://winnipegsportstalk.kit.com/0c02f31e14 Winnipeg Sports Talk Links: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bboDpa Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30nIf3v Website: http://www.winnipegsportstalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/eZxKeEZdsb Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sportstalkwpg Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sportstalkwpg Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sportstalkwpg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportstalkwpg Store: http://store.winnipegsportstalk.com Newsletter: https://winnipegsportstalk.kit.com/0c02f31e14 Thumbnail Photo Credit: © Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images Become a member of our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEqYcU4IEXvfWt0vtGA_Cww/join
This situation just got CRAZIER...
KC breaks down all the rumors that the Edmonton Oilers are going to trade Connor McDavid and discusses trade packages to the Montreal Canadiens, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Anaheim Ducks on this episode of NHL Digest --- Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- NHL Trade Rumors, NHL Free Agency, NHL Draft, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Fantasy Hockey Tips, NHL Betting Odds, NHL Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, DraftKings NHL Picks, FanDuel NHL Strategy, Hockey Analytics, NHL Highlights, NHL News Update, NHL Stats, NHL Roster Moves, NHL Predictions
Should the Edmonton Oilers Hire Bruce Cassidy? Breaking Down the potential Coaching Search
Should Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch keep his job after a first-round exit to the Anaheim Ducks? Nick Zararis breaks down the full case: the numbers, the politics, and the candidates waiting in the wings to give you the most honest answer you'll hear this offseason. What's covered: Has Kris Knoblauch actually gotten worse results from the Oilers each season? The 3-year even strength decline, explained in plain numbers Why firing a coach in the NHL is more of a political decision than a hockey one — and what that means for General Manager Stan Bowman Bruce Cassidy: Is the Stanley Cup-winning coach really available, and would he actually take the Edmonton job? John Cooper: Why he might be the best coach in the NHL right now — and why that still might not matter for the Oilers Connor McDavid's contract situation in 2027 and how the coaching decision this summer could directly affect it Why Knoblauch's .624 points percentage makes him the best Oilers coach of the 21st century, and why that might not be enough to save his job The Oilers went to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals in 2024 and 2025. They got bounced in Round 1 in 2026. Something has to change 05:12 Intuitive decision-making in hockey 07:55 Discussing player development in hockey 12:19 Evaluating coach influence on Oilers 15:34 Oilers' declining performance metrics 17:51 Oilers' offensive struggles 21:46 Tough decisions as an NHL GM 25:03 Connor McDavid's contract future 29:39 Discussing Knoblauch's future with Oilers 30:24 Promoting Locked On channels Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonoilers.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOilers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers
DUCKS LOSE GAME 1 ON A NON ICING CALL & PLAYOFF STORYLINES I Missin Curfew Ep 481
Missin Curfew Episode 481 The Fellas are sick of the icing rules after the Anaheim Ducks lose game 1 in Vegas with a controversial no icing call Toronto Maple Leafs announce John Chayka as GM during a combative press conference What is the future for Connor McDavid, Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers after losing to Anaheim in the first round? Montreal is the last Canadian team standing after the Habs win a thrilling game 7 against the Lightning. With Florida and Tampa Bay eliminated is this the year Carolina can make it out of the East? (0:00) Intro (13:30) Golden Tempo Wins Kentucky Derby (19:06) John Chayka Intro Press Conference in Toronto (29:09) No Icing in Ducks - Golden Knights Game 1 (36:32) KITS Dish of the Week: Mitch Marner (38:51) Labatt Get This Guy A Beer: Jake Evans, Alex Newhook & Martin St. Louis, Joel Quenneville, Mitch Marner, Jakub Dobes, Cale Makar, Jeremy Lauzon (52:22) Luxury Auto Collection Dog of the Week: Quinn Hughes (57:24) Edmonton Oilers Eliminated First Round (1:10:15) Los Angeles Kings Outlook (1:13:25) Carolina Hurricanes Up 2-0 on Philadelphia (1:25:50) Second Round Western Conference Matchups (1:30:13) Milk Carton: No Canadian team in Spangler Cup, High Sticking Penalties SAUCE HOCKEY MERCH | https://saucehockey.com/collections/missin-curfew YOUTUBE | www.youtube.com/@MissinCurfew SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNgHhgCtt97nMbbHm2Ken APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missin-curfew INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/missincurfew TWITTER | www.twitter.com/MissinCurfew TIKTOK | www.tiktok.com/@missincurfewpod Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC10PKxYVMsY_41g2q9AvgQw?sub_confirmation=1 For more on Missin Curfew: https://missincurfew.com