Overview
- In a first-person essay, McDavid says he wants to be remembered as a winner specifically in Edmonton and declares he does not want a fresh start elsewhere.
- The Sporting News reports he has signed a two-year extension that delays unrestricted free agency after this season.
- McDavid emphasizes excitement for Italy 2026, saying he cannot wait to represent Canada at his first Olympics.
- Team Canada opens group play on February 12 against Czechia, with McDavid joining stars such as Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, and Macklin Celebrini.
- Edmonton is 28-20-8 and second in the Pacific Division, as McDavid continues a career that includes eight 100-point seasons, 96 playoff games, and two Stanley Cup Final appearances without a title.