Perry isn’t the only teammate who has noticed his actions. Darnell Nurse has been there from the beginning of McDavid’s career and has seen the work that the Oilers captain has put in for years. Nurse shared his perspective on his teammate’s leadership.

The Oilers have seen their depth step up throughout the playoffs. It's fallen apart against the Panthers and it's why they face elimination.

Hockey Hall of Famer and Edmonton Oilers assistant coach Paul Coffey recently came to the defense of defenseman Darnell Nurse, who's been under scrutiny for his up-and-down play.

Peterka plays the right game and has the offensive skill to be an ideal candidate for the Oilers to target. It probably doesn’t hurt to have countryman Leon Draisaitl on the team either – the center he would most likely play with. There is plenty of time for something to happen before this metaphorical sun goes down.