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Insider Offers Theory on Why Connor McDavid Has Struggled to Get Over the Hump

No matter where you’re from or who you root for, it was tough to see Connor McDavid come as close as you possibly can, only to once again lose in heartbreaking fashion — this time in overtime of the Gold Medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday.

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Where Nugent-Hopkins fits best and the Oilers’ biggest trade need

While our nation mourns a tough gold medal loss in men’s hockey, the NHL resumes play on Wednesday. The Olympics were an excellent timeout from the regular season, but now all 32 teams turn their focus to the standings, their needs and wants, before the NHL trade deadline next Friday and the drive to the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 23

A closer look at the Western Conference playoff race and where the Oilers stand

The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially over, and the 2025-26 NHL regular season will resume once again on Wednesday. For the Edmonton Oilers, this has, once again, been a season of significant ups and downs.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 23

Analyst Floats Sabres Defenseman as Trade Target for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ search for a defensive upgrade, particularly on the right side, is about to heat up, and plenty of names are already floating around as potential targets.

Jack Hughes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Connor McDavid News / Daily Faceoff / February 23

What does gold medal game loss mean for Connor McDavid’s legacy?

Sunday’s gold medal game had widespread implications for the legacies of its most prominent players. For Team USA goalie Connor Hellebuyck and forward Jack Hughes, their heroics have cemented them as national heroes and clutch performers.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / February 23

Team Canada Thoughts: McDavid’s Olympic MVP, Canada needed puck-moving D-men, Celebrini a rising generational star, and more

And just like that, the 2026 Winter Olympics have come to an end, with the gold medal game between Team Canada and Team U.S.A. standing as the pinnacle of the Games.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 23

Former GM Suggests the Oilers Pursue a Multi-Player Trade with Blackhawks

With the Winter Olympics — and the three-week roster freeze — officially behind us, the focus around the NHL now shifts completely to the March 6 trade deadline.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / February 23

Oilers Checking In on Flyers Defender as Trade Deadline Approaches

The Edmonton Oilers have joined the growing list of teams pursuing Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen ahead of the March 6 trade deadline.

Connor McDavid News / Oilersnation / February 23

Monday Scramble: Team Canada & Connor McDavid do everything but score in gut-punch loss

Were you part of the all-nighter club for the game, or did you rest up? I decided to stay up all night in anticipation of the Team Canada vs USA gold medal showdown, and that was probably a mistake.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

Oilers News & Rumours: Mangiapane Trade, McDavid, Savoie, Samanski

The Edmonton Oilers are back in action, after a long Olympic break, on Wednesday (Feb. 25) when they take on the Anaheim Ducks. As the trade deadline approaches, the Oilers are looking to close out a solid campaign and will be trying to win their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

Kasperi Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / February 23

Concern for Kasperi Kapanen as Oilers Forward Is Injured Again

Kasperi Kapanen of the Edmonton Oilers can’t seem to catch a break. According to head coach Kris Knoblauch, Kapanen is once again not fully healthy. This time it’s a new injury that will keep him out for at least two games.