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The Ripple Effect of Connor McDavid's Extension

Season 4, Ep. 5
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Welcome to Daily Faceoff Live hosted by Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton!


Today on the show we start by talking about yesterdays biggest news, the Connor McDavid extension. Connor has proven that he wants to win in Edmonton but what will happen after those 2 years are up? I guess we will wait and see.


Then we move onto opening night in the NHL! The regular season is finally here, let's take a look at the games on tap and some of the biggest story lines going into the 2026 season.


We wanted to talk Jack Adams yesterday but never got a chance so let's take a look into the future and project which coach could win the Jack Adams this season and why.


Jeff Marek then joins the show to talk about Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard. What will Bedard's next contract look like, will he be able to take another step this season?


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