Connor McDavid delivers message Oilers fans won’t want to hear
Connor McDavid criticized the Edmonton Oilers, calling them an 'average team with high expectations' after their early playoff exit to the Anaheim Ducks. He agreed with teammate Leon Draisaitl that the team is not improving and has taken a step back. McDavid's comments come amid a team-friendly contract extension that may serve as a test of the organization's ability to compete for a Stanley Cup.
- ▪The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round.
- ▪Connor McDavid described the Oilers as an 'average team with high expectations' following their playoff loss.
- ▪McDavid signed a two-year, $25 million contract extension that is seen as a 'show-me' deal for the organization.
- ▪He stated he agrees with Leon Draisaitl that the team is 'not trending in the right direction.'
- ▪McDavid acknowledged the need for improvement, starting with himself and Draisaitl.
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OutKick Connor McDavid delivers message Oilers fans won’t want to hear McDavid called the Oilers an 'average team with high expectations' after losing to the Ducks By Matt Reigle OutKick Published May 2, 2026 9:55pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Caitlin Clark Injured AGAIN...Is This A Trend?? | The Ricky Cobb Show Caitlin Clark's 3rd season has started off with yet another injury, after slamming her knee on the court yesterday. The Edmonton Oilers were bounced from the Stanley Cup Playoffs way earlier than they were certainly hoping after losing their first-round series to the Anaheim Ducks.
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