Chris Tanev’s absence remains Toronto’s biggest setback with defence struggling at key point in the season

Toronto's defence is visibly struggling without the steadying presence of Chris Tanev, leading to crucial errors and mounting pressure. While Morgan Rielly is stepping up, the blue line lacks ...
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Hockey World Reacts To McDavid's Shockingly Inexpensive Extension With Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers announced that Connor McDavid signed a contract extension with the team on Monday. Reports were that McDavid hadn't totally made up his mind as of Monday morning, but suddenly woke ...
The New York Times

Inside the Connor McDavid extension: Months of negotiations that ended with a shocking phone call

Connor McDavid speaks with the media prior to the start of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images) It wasn’t until a phone call at 9:45 a.m. Mountain Time on Monday that the ...
The New York Times

First thoughts on Connor McDavid’s Oilers extension: Why a discount? Does it re-set the market?

Connor McDavid has played in the Cup Final two straight years with the Oilers. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images) After years of speculation, Connor McDavid agreed to re-sign with the Edmonton Oilers on ...