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Time of India
an hour ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Connor McDavid rumors explode as Leon Draisaitl speaks on uncertain Edmonton Oilers future
After back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses, questions are rising about Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers. Fans are wondering if the team's biggest star will stay or move on. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Though McDavid hasn't said anything about leaving, the rumors are louder than ever. Now, after the team's second straight defeat to the Florida Panthers, teammate Leon Draisaitl has shared his honest thoughts and his answer might surprise you. Leon Draisaitl says he has not discussed Connor McDavid's future yet Leon Draisaitl spoke to the media on Tuesday, June 18, 2025, just one day after the Edmonton Oilers lost the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers in Game 6. The loss happened at Rogers Place in Edmonton. During a postgame interview, Draisaitl was asked directly if he knew anything about Connor McDavid's plans. 'I'm going to be honest,' Draisaitl said. 'I haven't really talked to Connor about it. There comes a time when we talk about it, but there's nothing I can tell you right now that you want to hear or need to hear.' Draisaitl made it clear that while he doesn't know what McDavid will do, he respects his teammate's decision. He added, 'That's his situation, and he will do what's best for him and his family. Do I want him here forever? Yes, of course. I think everybody does.' Draisaitl himself recently signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Oilers through the 2032–2033 NHL season. But McDavid has only one year left on his current deal and could request a trade if he wants a fresh start elsewhere. Connor McDavid praises Florida Panthers after back-to-back losses Connor McDavid also spoke after the final loss on Monday, June 17, 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Oilers had once again fallen to the Florida Panthers, who won the Cup for the second year in a row. Last year, Edmonton forced a Game 7. This year, it ended in Game 6. Also Read: 'They're a really good team,' McDavid said in the press conference. 'We kept saying we wanted to win a 2–1 game, and we never found a way to do that. They're deep. How many guys had 20-plus points in the postseason? Six? That says everything.' McDavid also said, 'Nobody quit, nobody gave up, but they're back-to-back champs for a reason.' Brad Marchand, who joined the Panthers this season, played a big role and was even in talks for the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'We Are All Very Superstitious': Lauren Kyle On Big Oilers' WAG Superstition
EDMONTON – 'This series was meant to be hard.' It's not easy being married to the greatest player in the world – but that's the exact situation that Lauren Kyle has signed up for. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Lauren tied the knot in the summer of 2024. However, they have been together for nearly a decade. Lauren Kyle & Connor McDavid (Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean-Imagn Images) Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more. Naturally, when you are with a hockey player for so long, their (often) superstitious nature can rub off on you. In a recent interview, Lauren shared one of her game-day habits. Trending Oilers Stories EXCLUSIVE: Mark Messier On Oilers, Budweiser, His Future & More EXCLUSIVE: Mark Messier On Oilers, Budweiser, His Future & More EDMONTON – Mark Messier loves Edmonton. Advertisement 'I Wouldn't Ask For A Better Captain': Oilers' Kris Knoblauch, Corey Perry & Darnell Nurse On McDavid's Unique Leadership Oilers Had Matthew Tkachuk Convinced They Were Drafting Him What Went Wrong With The Oilers? Oilers Must Trade For Eye-Opening Forward Right Now 'I Get Called Boring, I Get Called A Robot. It's Tough': Connor McDavid Shows Incredible Emotional Courage In New Amazon Series Edmonton Oilers Prospects: Sam O'Reilly Continues Strong Year Edmonton Oilers Prospects: Sam O'Reilly Continues Strong Year EDMONTON – There is no time like the present. 'I'm definitely superstitious, so while I'm watching the game, I need to stand in a specific place,' Lauren revealed. 'And if I move around and they (the other team) score, I have to get back into my spot. So I'm superstitious in that way.' Advertisement But Lauren isn't the only one. The other WAGs (wives and girlfriends) also have their own superstitions. 'I think all of the girls are superstitious in that way,' Lauren explains. 'There's specific places that we've seen the games that we won't go to again because they lost the game.' 'We are all very superstitious; that's our way of feeling like we have a little control.' Learning about things like this adds more color to the perception of these individuals. It's always great to hear about these tidbits. Add us to your Google News favourites, and never miss a story.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'A king without a crown': Greg Cote destroys Connor McDavid's legacy for Wayne Gretzky comparisons after Stanley Cup failure
Greg Cote labels Connor McDavid as 'McOverrated' (Image via AP) Connor McDavid's hopes of solidifying his status among the all-time greats took another massive hit as the Edmonton Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. For the second straight year, the Oilers came up short, and once again, McDavid's performance underwhelmed when it mattered most. Greg Cote harshly dismisses Connor McDavid's G.O.A.T. case after second Stanley Cup Final loss After managing just one goal and five assists over the six-game series, many are beginning to wonder whether Connor McDavid can ever truly join the elite tier of players like Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, or Sidney Crosby. While McDavid remains one of the most electrifying players in hockey, the lack of a championship continues to shadow his legacy. Longtime critic Greg Cote didn't hold back in his latest column, slamming McDavid for his performance. 'I have written and said for two years that McDavid should not be called 'McJesus' or the next Gretzky or given G.O.A.T. status because he remains a king without a crown,' Cote said. 'The Panthers again have verified my claim, and served to underline my admittedly harsh nickname for McDavid: McOverrated.' Cote also pointed to McDavid's ineffectiveness during the Final: 'He might be the best player in hockey, but he was not the best player in this series, or even on his team, or good enough to elevate his team to be the best, either. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo In the six final games, he managed but one goal and five assists. McJesus was not walking on (ice) water. He was mostly invisible.' The Florida Panthers' Aleksander Barkov's dominant two-way play was a major factor in limiting McDavid's impact, as Edmonton's top line was largely neutralized. Despite back-to-back Final losses and speculation about a potential departure, NHL insider Frank Seravalli believes McDavid isn't going anywhere. 'I fully expect… that Connor McDavid will be signing that eight-year extension with the Oilers at some point this summer,' Seravalli said on Sportsnet. Also Read: Wayne Gretzky creates controversy, blames Oilers' Stanley Cup collapse on unforgivable goalie decision With the salary cap projected to rise to $104 million by 2026-27, Edmonton will have the resources to lock in their captain. Still, the pressure to deliver a championship—and silence critics like Cote—has never been higher. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Toronto Star
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Connor McDavid speaks, and opens the door for a future outside of Edmonton
You have to presume that Connor McDavid knows what it means to be Connor McDavid, so he knows at least two things. One, how important he is to the Oilers, to the city of Edmonton, to the province of Alberta, and to the sport; two, how goddamn great he is. His nickname is McJesus, and it fits; in Oilers terms, he is the true heir to hockey's god. That also means McDavid's every word must sometimes be treated like scripture, a sacred text. Thursday McDavid spoke, two days after losing a second straight Stanley Cup final to the Florida Panthers. Disappointment and a fear of the future swirled in the air. Like when McDavid was asked whether he feels he has unfinished business in Edmonton, for instance.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Matthew Tkachuk's sister Taryn Tkachuk's Instagram post sparks debate with Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle
Matthew Tkachuk's sister Taryn Tkachuk's Instagram post sparks debate with Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle (Image Source: Getty Images) After the Florida Panthers celebrated winning their second Stanley Cup in a row, something unexpected grabbed fans' attention online. It wasn't just the trophy or the on-ice action people started talking about a quiet but clear online moment involving the families of two big NHL stars. A post made by Matthew Tkachuk's sister, Taryn, is now being linked to a message shared earlier by Connor McDavid's wife, Lauren Kyle. But why are people talking about it? Taryn Tkachuk shares Stanley Cup photos after Panthers victory sparks online reaction On Wednesday, June 19, 2025, Taryn Tkachuk posted photos on Instagram after her brother Matthew and the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup. The photos were taken at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, just hours after the team lifted the trophy by winning the final in Game 6. The first picture showed Taryn with her brothers—Matthew, holding the Stanley Cup, and Brady, who plays for the Ottawa Senators. The second image was Matthew celebrating on the ice. The third was a photo with their father, Keith Tkachuk, and the team's famous rat mascot. Fans soon saw the post, mostly due to its scheduling. Lauren Kyle, Connor McDavid's wife, posted something on her own Instagram tale just few days earlier on Tuesday, June 17 following the Oilers' Game 4 loss to the Panthers. She shared a screenshot talking about how Alberta has been 'rat-free' since 1950. The post didn't have a caption, but many believed it was a quiet shot at the Panthers' rat tradition. Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle mentioned Alberta rat rule before Taryn's post Florida Panthers fans throw plastic rats on the ice after goals. This started in 1995 after a player killed a rat in the locker room and scored twice that night. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scam Exposed: What They Won't Tell You about zero trust! Expertinspector Click Here Undo It became known as the 'rat trick.' The team's identity has been tied to rats ever since. Some players, like Matthew Tkachuk and Brad Marchand, are even called 'rats' for their playing style, aggressive, pesky, and fearless. Also Read: 'It's Difficult For People To Realize': Lauren Kyle Opens Up About Heartbreaking Reality Of Life With Connor McDavid During Stanley Cup Finals Many people saw Lauren Kyle's post about Alberta being rat-free as a dig at the Panthers' identity. Taryn Tkachuk's post came soon after, showing full support for her brother and the team's tradition. Matthew Tkachuk played through injury in the playoffs. He said via CBS Sports, 'I tore my adductor off the bone and had some hernia thing.' Still, he scored 23 points in 23 games and helped the Panthers become back-to-back champions. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
