"Americans Still Want to Play in Canada" - Connor McDavid Addresses Growing Narrative Surrounding U.S. Players

Oilers' Connor McDavid Sends Clear Message On Americans Playing In Canada

In recent months, two notable American-born captains of Canadian-based NHL franchises were traded south of the border, starting with Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes being dealt to the Minnesota Wild, followed by Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk being dealt to the Florida Panthers.More recently, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has requested a trade, while Matthew […]

"Americans still want to play in Canada" - Connor McDavid addresses growing narrative surrounding U.S. players

Connor McDavid doesn't believe American-born NHL players are turning away from Canadian teams.

Is the trade war driving American NHL stars out of Canada?

Hockey has entered into the Canada-U.S. trade war again. Not over tariffs on hockey sticks or President Donald Trump’s AI-generated meme of himself knocking down Prime Minister Mark Carney on the ice, but as part of the conversation surrounding the departure of American-born players from Canadian teams. There hasn’t been a flood of players leaving, […]

‘Americans still want to play in Canada’: McDavid on landscape of NHL

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid explains why American players still want to play in Canada and suggests winning opportunities can influence where players choose to sign.