Ankit Kumar
Connor Bedard will not make it to the international stage this spring, choosing recovery over representation as Canada prepares for the 2026 IIHF World Championship. Bedard’s decision, confirmed by Elliotte Friedman, reflects a calculated move centered on long-term durability rather than short-term exposure. Speaking to The Athletic by phone, Bedard pointed directly to his physical … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers face a defining NHL offseason after a first-round exit, and general manager Stan Bowman made one point clear. The focus remains on winning now with Connor McDavid. Edmonton’s 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 ended a 4-2 series defeat and triggered fresh questions about direction. McDavid’s future quickly became … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers exited the 2026 NHL playoffs earlier than expected, and the reflection came quickly. Leon Draisaitl pointed back to 2024 as the standard, calling that roster the most complete group Edmonton has iced in recent years. Days after a 5-2 Game 6 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, Draisaitl addressed a key issue. “There … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers bowed out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-2 Game 6 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, and captain Connor McDavid did not hide the physical toll. His postgame comment ‘too hurt too soon’ captures the core issue, but it only explains part of the story. Their injuries exposed weaknesses that were … Read more
Sidney Crosby pointed to goaltending as a major reason the Pittsburgh Penguins stayed alive deep into Game 6. The captain spoke after a 1-0 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers ended their NHL playoff run. Crosby praised Arturs Silovs for holding the line under pressure. He said the Flyers pushed hard, but Silovs answered with … Read more
