{"id":442668,"date":"2024-06-13T08:45:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T12:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=442668"},"modified":"2024-06-12T21:34:03","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T01:34:03","slug":"connor-mcdavid-undisputed-leader-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/06\/13\/connor-mcdavid-undisputed-leader-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"Connor McDavid Remains Undisputed Leader of Edmonton Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is no reason for the Edmonton Oilers<\/a> to hit the panic button, wait, let us finish our thought, on their roster. Let’s be clear, if we were referring to the Stanley Cup Final series they currently find themselves in a 2-0 hole at the hands of the Florida Panthers<\/a>, still panic might not be the right word, but they are<\/em> in for it. What hitting the panic button was referring to was the mantra that 2023-24 is Stanley Cup victory or bust that has been the message from captain Connor McDavid<\/a> and his crime-fighting partner, Leon Draisaitl<\/a>. We will focus on the series itself, but first some thoughts on the club beyond this year’s playoff run.<\/span><\/p>\n

Connor McDavid\u2019s Edmonton Oilers Are Down 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals<\/h2>\n

The Edmonton Oilers need to keep in mind, that they are playing a Florida team that is constructed with a ton of depth. The Panthers were here before, as many of the players on the current roster played in the 2023 Stanley Cup finals as well. Therefore, they experienced their own growing pains during their defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> last year. It’s likely a main reason General Manager Bill Zito went out and added all the roster depth he did add.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, as they battle for the Stanley Cup, Connor McDavid and the rest of the Edmonton Oilers need to be aware of all these details. But at this time, and depending on the series result, throughout the summer as well, they need to remember who they are. What got them here, and how they could possibly get over the hump. And what better angle to explore first off, is the tremendously talented Oilers offensive players.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the Stanley Cup Finals Begin, Edmonton Oiler Players Chasing History<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n