McDavid remains the centerpiece of not just Edmonton but the NHL. He’s won the Art Ross Trophy as the scoring leader five times and the Hart Trophy as the regular-season’s most valuable player three times. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the postseason’s top player last year despite losing the Cup.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk called it immediately after last year's Stanley Cup Final. Edmonton is back for a rematch to savor.

Matthew Tkachuk showed off his soothsayer skills last year in the Stanley Cup final handshake line when the Florida Panthers’ power forward told Edmonton Oilers’ captain