Ryan Rishaug

With Edmonton Oilers training camp a few weeks away, all eyes are on captain Connor McDavid, who has yet to sign a contract extension as he enters the final season of an eight-year, $100 million contract. McDavid said at the end of last season that signing a new deal wouldn’t be a problem if he feels the team is in position to win year after year. Oilers CEO and president of hockey operations Jeff Jackson expressed optimism this week that a deal will get done.

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The convicted sex offender who recently had his name crossed off the Stanley Cup was given not one, but two opportunities to celebrate with the trophy in his home state, the second time coming while he was on probation and a registered sex offender in Michigan.