That kid was Connor Bedard, a talent so rare that he was able to hang on the ice with NHL players as a pre-teen, handle regular press interviews as a 14-year-old, become the first player to play ...

Many mark the start of the Edmonton Oilers’ decline with the trade of Wayne Gretzky. Considered hockey’s greatest player, ...

It wasn't long ago that it was hard to be an Edmonton Oilers fan. Once an elite dynasty, this team is a Stanley Cup contender ...

Connor was on the ice and he ended up with the puck in our zone, made some great moves, skated around a couple guys and exited the zone. He had a clear line to the net, with zero pressure from behind.

Wayne Gretzky praised Connor McDavid during an interview in February 2016, calling him the "perfect guy" for today’s NHL. At the time, McDavid was just 18 years old and in his rookie season.

A little understatement from McDavid is fine. More-qualified witnesses can be called to testify on his behalf—real recognize real, as the kids might say.

I’m no body language expert but that dude doesn’t look overly excited. If there’s one thing we’ve learned about Connor McDavid in a decade, it’s that he wears his heart on his sleeve ...

So plenty to look back on now, how it’s worked out. “Two good teams then. Two good teams now. Let’s get after it.” McDavid remains the centerpiece of not just Edmonton but the NHL.