Stanley Cup, Edmonton Oilers and Draisaitl
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers are motivated to win the Stanley Cup now
After clawing back from a 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final and losing by a goal in Game 7, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers are more motivated than ever to avenge the most gut-wrenching defeat of their NHL careers.
"Not gonna be anything new": Leon Draisaitl's unwavering response to Oilers having a 'target on their back' after Stanley Cup run
Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl is unfazed by any potential "target on the back" for the team heading into the 2024-25 NHL season.
Oilers aiming to get over Stanley Cup hump among storylines as NHL season gets going
The Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs are among the Stanley Cup favourites heading into the 2024-25 NHL campaign. Oilers captain Connor McDavid became just the fourth player in league history with 100 assists last season,
Sports betting: Oilers start NHL season with the best odds to win the Stanley Cup
Following two games in Prague, the NHL season will get underway fully on Tuesday night. The Florida Panthers are looking to become the 19th team in history to win the Stanley Cup in back-to-back years.
Analyst Craig Button points out Oilers’ blue line weakness as barrier to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl's Cup aspiration
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are key players for the Edmonton Oilers, but analyst Craig Button is worried about the team's chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Oilers Enter Season As NHL's Oldest Team
Despite the big expectations, the Oilers will have a big obstacle to hurdle: age. The Oilers are entering the 2024-25 season as the oldest team in the NHL, taking the crown from t
NHL season preview: McDavid, Oilers look to run it back after Cup disappointment
The Edmonton Oilers superstar captain had given everything in his team's quest to hoist the Stanley Cup. A record-setting playoff performance. A first Conn Smythe Trophy as post-season MVP. And in that moment,
'I Think I Can Make Any Player Better': Leon Draisaitl Has Confidence In Himself And His New Linemates
While Draisaitl has found instant chemistry with Arvidsson, his other new linemate Jeff Skinner has had a rockier start to ...
Oilers' McDavid And Draisaitl Talk Balancing Act Between Raising NHL Salaries And Team Success
The Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid could be the NHL's highest-paid players next summer. But as they set ...
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Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on how their contracts could change the game for NHL stars
LAS VEGAS — Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl set a new bar last week when he signed the richest average annual value contract in NHL history at $14 million. That’s nothing, of course ...
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Leon Draisaitl discusses Oilers’ strong team culture attracting former rivals like Corey Perry
Fresh off signing an eight-year contract extension with the club, Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl recently spoke about ...
Leon Draisaitl Dominates, Olivier Rodrigue Struggles In Meltdown To Kraken
The Oilers were reminded of that fact in the second period of Wednesday's game against the Seattle Kraken. Despite ...
Oilers’ Jeff Skinner on joining a contender, playing with Leon Draisaitl, comedy and more: Q&A
Hockey operations CEO Jeff Jackson heard the coach’s message loud and clear heading into July 1. Acting as Edmonton Oilers GM ...
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What does the standard-setting Leon Draisaitl deal mean for Quinn Hughes’ own eventual extension?
The eight-year, $112 million extension Leon Draisaitl signed with the Edmonton Oilers in early September is not the richest deal in NHL history. That honour still goes to the 13-year, $124 million ...
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'Faceoff: Inside the NHL' Episode 5 follows McDavid, Draisaitl, Hyman march to Cup Final
Episode synopsis: A glimpse into the lives of Edmonton Oilers star forwards Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman as ...
'It's Done When It's Done.' Avalanche Star Forward Focused On Coming Season; Not Contract Negotiations.
Last month prior to training camp the Edmonton Oilers locked up Leon Draisaitl, who would have been the top player available in next July's free agent market to a massive 8-year $112M dollar contract ...