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teams.ie Editorial TeamThe Edmonton Oilers are facing a crucial off-season after a disappointing 2026 playoff campaign that saw the Stanley Cup contenders crash out in the first round, with captain Connor McDavid and star forward Leon Draisaitl emerging as a united front demanding organizational change. GM Stan Bowman has significant work ahead across four key improvement areas, though the real issue appears deeper than personnel alone—insiders suggest the Oilers need to fundamentally reassess how they play, not just who they have on the roster. McDavid has been brutally honest about the team taking their elite status for granted, signalling that a cultural reset alongside tactical adjustments will define whether Edmonton can return to genuine Stanley Cup contention next season.
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Watch Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl’s full end-of-season availability
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Watch Oilers GM Stan Bowman’s full end-of-season availability
Watch as Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman addresses the media at the conclusion of the team’s season to recap the year and discuss the organization’s
Connor McDavid addresses media after end of Oilers’ season
Watch as Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid speaks with media at the conclusion of his team’s season about his injury status, where the team needs to improv
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Leon Draisaitl on the Oilers needing to improve and be better, and how the next two seasons with Connor McDavid under contract must be competitive.