What happened: Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl publicly questioned his franchise's commitment to winning, saying 'In what world do you have the best player in the world on your team and you're not looking to win?' The remarks, captured by the team and amplified by SportsCenter, are a pointed reference to teammate Connor McDavid and the Oilers' postseason trajectory. The comments arrive amid Edmonton's ongoing playoff run against the Anaheim Ducks.
HQ·May 2, 2026 04:57 PM ET
Draisaitl questions Oilers' direction: 'You have the best player in the world'
Draisaitl publicly pressures Oilers to win with McDavid.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 22 min read
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