McDavid Trade Might Be Best Way Forward After Oilers Slip-Up Again in Stanley Cup Final

Edmonton should get something for NHL superstar, who could exit the team as free agent after next season.
McDavid Trade Might Be Best Way Forward After Oilers Slip-Up Again in Stanley Cup Final
Connor McDavid (97) of the Edmonton Oilers looks on during the second period against the Florida Panthers in Game Six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., on June 17, 2025. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
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The ice is broken in Edmonton, Alberta.

According to the results, it’s obvious. Observers have seen the cracks there since last season.

John E. Gibson
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John E. Gibson has covered pro baseball in Japan for about 20 years and brings great knowledge and insight across the sports spectrum. His experience includes stints at The Orange County Register, The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, The Redlands Daily Facts and The Yomiuri Shimbun’s English newspaper in Tokyo.