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Connor McDavid is a Canadian professional ice hockey center who plays for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL) ³. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation ⁴.

Early Life and Career

Born to Brian and Kelly McDavid, Connor has an older brother named Cameron ⁸. McDavid's talent was evident early in his career. During the 2013-14 season, his team, the Otters, had a strong start, with McDavid contributing five goals and 28 points in their first 15 games ¹.

NHL Career and Achievements

McDavid was drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2015 ⁴. Since joining the NHL, he has achieved significant recognition and numerous accolades:

• Draft Position: First overall pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers ⁴.
• Awards: He has won three Hart Trophies (awarded to the league's most valuable player) and one Conn Smythe Trophy (awarded to the most valuable player in the Stanley Cup playoffs) ¹⁰. He has also received three Canadian Hockey League awards ⁵.
• Statistics: As of the 2025-26 season, McDavid has played 11 seasons for the Oilers, accumulating 409 goals, 811 assists, and a plus-minus rating of +185 in 794 games ¹⁰.
• Salary: As of the 2017 season, McDavid became the highest-paid player in the world, with a base annual salary of $12,500,000 plus $2,500,000 in bonuses, marking the highest salary in NHL history ⁷.

International Representation

McDavid has also represented Canada on the international stage, winning gold medals at various levels:

• One World U18 Championship ²
• Two World Junior Championships ²
• One World Championship (senior team) ²

Personal Life

On June 22, 2023, McDavid proposed to interior designer Lauren Kyle after nearly eight years of dating ⁸.