Keeping his salary steady was a choice McDavid felt he had to make to help the Oilers compete for the Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid explained why his contract situation differed from that of Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov. The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid Pushes Back On Kirill Kaprizov Contract Comparisons appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique was honoured at Rogers Place on Thursday night as the team celebrated his 1,000th NHL game milestone.

While the deal may be a bargain for the world’s best player, it’s certainly not a bad one for McDavid: His $12.5 million average annual value is the largest in NHL history ever handed out on a two-year term, and he preserved career flexibility while signing it. Really, it’s a win-win — a unique deal for a unique talent.

Connor McDavid had a pair of goals and Evan Bouchard added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers exploded for five second-period goals to get past the sizzling Utah Mammoth 6-3 on Tuesday night

Hockey superstar Connor McDavid and interior designer Lauren Kyle exemplify a modern power couple, balancing ambition with authenticity. Their rise is marked by quiet confidence and a commitment to privacy,

The speculation around Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers can be put to rest, at least for now. McDavid has signed a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Oilers, the team announced Monday .

EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid scored two goals for the Edmonton Oilers, who ended the Utah Mammoth's seven-game winning streak with a 6-3 come-from-behind victory at Rogers Place on Tuesday.

Connor McDavid’s recent team-first contract extension is already paying dividends for the Edmonton Oilers. By keeping his salary steady at $12.5 million per season, the Oilers realistically saved about $5 million or more on the extension.