{"id":79480,"date":"2020-07-05T09:30:40","date_gmt":"2020-07-05T13:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=79480"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:21:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:21:51","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-edmonton-oilers-extend-connor-mcdavid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/07\/05\/today-in-hockey-history-edmonton-oilers-extend-connor-mcdavid\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: Edmonton Oilers Extend Connor McDavid"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the NHL\u2019s hiatus, we at Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date\u2019s historical significance to the game. We\u2019ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here\u2019s our look at this date in hockey history for July 5th, featuring Connor McDavid<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Today in Hockey History<\/h2>\n

Connor McDavid Signs Extension With Oilers<\/h3>\n

2017:<\/strong> The Edmonton Oilers<\/a> top pick from the 2015 NHL Draft inks an eight-year, $100 million deal. McDavid helped Edmonton reached the post-season for the first time in about a decade in 2016-17. The former Erie Otters star gets 30 goals and 100 points on his way to the Hart Trophy for league. MVP.<\/p>\n

McDavid’s new contract starts in the 2018-19 season and he reaches 100 points two more times. He finishes the current season 2019-20 with 97 points after he’s sidelined with an injury. The current COVID-19 pandemic also halts his chance at a fourth straight 100-point season.<\/p>\n

Other Notable Events<\/h3>\n

1978: Harry Howell<\/a><\/strong> takes over as head coach for the Minnesota North Stars<\/a>. He replaces Lou Nanne<\/a><\/strong>, who becomes the team’s new general manger.<\/p>\n

1979:<\/strong> The Boston Bruins<\/a> hire Fred Creighton<\/strong> as their new head coach to replace Don Cherry<\/a><\/strong>. Creighton lasts only 73 games before he’s fired after not getting along with Harry Sinden<\/strong>. Cherry led Boston to the Stanley Cup Final twice, but the B’s didn’t win a title. His last game in charge was the 1979 semifinal, which was known as the “Too Many Men” on the ice game. The Bruins lose to the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> in overtime of that Game 7. Cherry coaches the Colorado Rockies<\/a> for one season before going into broadcasting.<\/p>\n

1995:<\/strong> The New York Islanders<\/a> hire Mike Milbury<\/a><\/strong> as their new head coach. He adds general manager duties on Dec. 12 and stays with the team in some form until June 2006. Milbury goes 56-111-24 in his three terms as coach.<\/p>\n

2000:<\/strong> The Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> name Dave King<\/strong> as their first coach in team history. He lasts two-and-a-half seasons before being fired in Jan. 2003.<\/p>\n

2013: Daniel Alfredsson<\/a><\/strong> signs a contract to play with the Detroit Red Wings<\/a>. The Swedish forward leaves the Ottawa Senators<\/a> after 17-years in Canada’s capital. He won the Calder Trophy for top rookie in 1996 and was captain from 1999-2013. Alfredsson also led the Sens to a Final appearance in 2007. He plays one year in Detroit before retiring with Ottawa in Dec. 2014.<\/p>\n

Jarome Iginla<\/a><\/strong> signs the Bruins after a stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a>. He gets his 12th and final 30-goal season with the club.<\/p>\n

Happy Birthday to You<\/h3>\n

1957: Doug Wilson<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1969: John LeClair<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1975: Chris Gratton<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1980: Trent Hunter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1986: Alexander Radulov<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1987: Cam Talbot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

1995: Danton Heinen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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