Edmonton locked in Connor McDavid with a two-year, $25M extension, signaling a win-now mindset. The Oilers still face goaltending quirks, depth questions, and linemate puzzles as McDavid and Draisaitl anchor the attack. Skinner remains No.1, backed by Pickard and insurance via Ingram, while Ekholm, Bouchard, Nurse and Walman form a sturdy D core. With injuries and lineup tinkering in camp, Edmonton eyes a third straight Final run but history warns it’s a tall order.