Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers will have to put last year's heartbreak behind them as the team chases a Stanley Cup title this season.
A record-setting playoff performance. A first Conn Smythe Trophy as post-season MVP. And in that moment, the gut-wrenching realization it still wasn't enough as the"There hasn't been a ton of sitting back and reflecting," said McDavid, still in search of an elusive first title entering his 10th NHL season."I'm not sure it's something that you ever get over.
"There's just little learning lessons that they probably applied," said Draisaitl, the Robin to McDavid's Batman in Edmonton, and the owner of a new eight-year contract."We're looking to do the same.", second to Matthews last season with 57 goals."I don't think it's something you're ever going to forget or not think about, but pretty quick after you flip the switch.
Gretzky, who raised hockey's holy grail four times with the Oilers in the 1980s, believes his old team will be right back in the conversation."The Oilers are really close ... when you've got the best player in hockey , you always have a chance."
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