Oilers’ Connor McDavid Says Edmonton ‘Has Taken A Step Back’ Following First-Round Elimination From Playoffs
Connor McDavid expressed disappointment after the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks. He stated the team has taken a step back and described Edmonton as an average team with high expectations. McDavid's comments, along with his upcoming contract year, have raised questions about his long-term future with the franchise.
- ▪The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks.
- ▪Connor McDavid said the organization has taken a step back and called the team average despite high expectations.
- ▪McDavid signed a two-year, $25 million contract that begins in the 2026-27 season, with the second year being a contract year.
- ▪Teammate Leon Draisaitl also stated the Oilers are not trending in the right direction.
- ▪McDavid acknowledged responsibility, saying improvement must start with him and Draisaitl.
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Editorial Oilers’ Connor McDavid Says Edmonton ‘Has Taken A Step Back’ Following First-Round Elimination From Playoffs BLOG (Photo by Leila Devlin/Getty Images) Andrew Powell Sports Reporter May 03, 2026 5:05 PM ET May 03, 2026 5:05 PM ET Andrew Powell Sports Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Could we be witnessing the beginning of the end for Connor McDavid in Edmonton? McDavid and his Edmonton Oilers were recently eliminated from the Stanley Cup…
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