After clawing back from a 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final and losing by a goal in Game 7, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers are more motivated than ever to avenge the most gut-wrenching defeat of their NHL careers.

TSN: Pierre LeBrun and Jay Onrait discuss Connor McDavid’s future in Edmonton. Onrait: “Let’s talk about Connor McDavid. He’s already said he doesn’t want to talk about a potential contract extension after this season. But you had a chance to talk to the Oilers team President Jeff Jackson, who’s in such a unique situation.

Connor McDavid was the first player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as postseason MVP on a losing team since 2003 — but the superstar refused to accept it on the ice after the Edmonton Oilers lost a crushing Game 7 to the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.

The Edmonton Oilers superstar captain had given everything in his team's quest to hoist the Stanley Cup. A record-setting playoff performance. A first Conn Smythe Trophy as post-season MVP. And in that moment,