Former Edmonton Oilers coach Dave Tippett compared Connor McDavid to Mario Lemieux while defending the superstar’s approach and playoff record. Tippett coached McDavid from 2019 to 2022 and saw his development through several dominant NHL regular seasons. Speaking on the Spittin Chiclets podcast, Tippett described McDavid as a player who rarely seeks attention. Ryan Whitney … Read more
The New York Rangers continue searching for the next face of their franchise after moving on from Artemi Panarin, and former NHL forward Mike Rupp believes the organization has been waiting for the right blockbuster opportunity. Speaking about the Rangers’ long-term plans, Rupp suggested general manager Chris Drury has been positioning the team for a … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers are entering the 2026-27 NHL season with renewed expectations, but a lighthearted offseason video showed the group enjoying a rare break from hockey. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard were at the center of a viral team-bonding moment shared by Lauren Kyle McDavid. The Instagram story captured Draisaitl and Bouchard singing … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers may have missed out on Bruce Cassidy by the narrowest of margins, according to former broadcaster Rod Pedersen. Speaking on the Bleed Oil Blue podcast, Pedersen claimed the organization was only one week away from landing the veteran coach before ultimately hiring Mike Babcock. “I think Bruce Cassidy would have been a … Read more
Leon Draisaitl has joined Connor McDavid in publicly backing new Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock. Speaking on the same day as his captain, Draisaitl expressed confidence that Babcock is the right coach to guide Edmonton back into Stanley Cup contention. The Oilers hired Babcock on June 23 after firing Kris Knoblauch following a disappointing … Read more
