A weekly gauge of the players who are controlling substantial buzz around the league. When a player is included on this list it may not be a good thing -- it means that they are capturing a large amount of the hockey world's attention.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been a long-time teammate with forward Connor Brown. The two stars had first played together during their time in the OHL with the Erie Otters.

The NHL world has come down hard on Connor McDavid following his cross-check to the face of Conor Garland, but Chris Pronger loves the new style from No.

There’s a wind of change gusting through the Edmonton downtown core transforming some buildings, new and old. The wife of Oilers captain Connor McDavid, Lauren Kyle is starting a new business venture inside one of Edmonton’s oldest buildings,

The historic Canada Permanent Building in Downtown Edmonton is set to become the new home of Lauren Kyle-McDavid’s latest business ventures, Bar Trove and Trove Living. “I just fell in love with the bones and the architecture, and I loved the kind of European feel to it,” said Kyle-McDavid of the space.

McDavid’s cross-check to Garland’s face is exactly the kind of play the NHL is trying to get out of the game. Violence exists in the league, but targeting the head is punishable by suspension and McDavid will have a hearing about the incident on Monday.

Both players are facing potential suspensions after drawing match penalties during the chaotic closing seconds of Saturday's game in Vancouver.

This is not the first time that McDavid has faced disciplinary action. He served a two-game suspension in February 2019 for a hit to the head on then-New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy. Additionally, he was fined $5,000 in March 2021.

Kyle McDavid and husband Connor wed in July 2024 at Old Woman Island in Muskoka. In an interview with Vogue Australia, Kyle McDavid shared details of their nuptials, including the NHL player's memorable vows.

Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson sustained an upper-body injury and didn't return to Wednesday's 5-3 loss against the Edmonton Oilers after an elbow from star forward Connor McDavid.McDavid clipped Johansson in the second period.

Bob Catalde and his family watched Connor McDavid grow from a 15-year hockey phenom for the Erie Otters to become the NHL's premiere player. They're looking forward to his brief return to town.

Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves to win his 300th career game as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the visiting Nashville Predators 5-2 on Tuesday.