We might have seen the final straw in the Connor McDavid-Edmonton Oilers marriage
The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the second round, falling to the Anaheim Ducks in six games, marking an early end to their postseason run. Despite recent deep playoff appearances, including a near-championship finish in 2024, the team's inability to advance further raises questions about the future of star player Connor McDavid. At 29 years old and with a legacy at stake, McDavid may consider his options if he believes his best chance to win a Stanley Cup lies elsewhere, even though he signed a two-year extension in the previous offseason.
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OutKick We might have seen the final straw in the Connor McDavid-Edmonton Oilers marriage McJesus might be on borrowed time in Alberta By Austin Perry OutKick Published May 1, 2026 8:21am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Matthew Tkachuk addresses what’s better — winning Olympic gold or the Stanley Cup? Fox News host Sean Hannity previews his conversation with Olympic gold medalist Matthew Tkachuk airing on the next episode of ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity.' The Stanley Cup Playoffs will, once again, end without the Edmonton Oilers being awarded the game's greatest prize.
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