Connor McDavid
Mentioned in 51 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Connor McDavid An elite NHL center and Edmonton Oilers captain widely discussed across sports podcasts for his exceptional individual performance and pursuit of a Stanley Cup championship to validate his career legacy. He recently captained Canada's Olympic hockey team, where he led the tournament in scoring and set a single-Olympics assist record, though faced criticism for inconsistent play in the gold medal loss to USA. Podcasters frequently debate his status as potentially the greatest hockey player of all time while questioning whether his team's championship struggles and his own performance in high-pressure moments define his legacy.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Miller and Moulton · Apr 16, 2026
April 16, 2026 Hour 4
“Leading league in points with potential 50-goal season; central to MVP debate and playoff positioning discussion”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 3, 2026
April 3, 2026 Hour 1
“NHL player leading league in points but team underachieving, excluded from MVP consideration”
Empty Netters Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
Kings Cups, Kessel Stories, and Hating Boston College with Alec Martinez
“Leading Art Ross Trophy race with 125 points; won four straight games for first time this season”
Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 24, 2026
The NHL Wildcard Race Is Drunk
“Discussed as franchise cornerstone whose team cannot miss playoffs despite recent struggles”
Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 19, 2026
Is Draisaitl's Injury Good For The Oilers And Blue Jackets On A Heater
“Leading points race with 115 points in 69 games, discussed in context of Oilers' playoff prospects”
Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 12, 2026
Charlie McAvoy Will Finish The Year With No Teeth w/ Charlie McAvoy
“Edmonton Oilers star; discussed as key player in team's playoff positioning and performance”
Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 10, 2026
The Sabres Are Unstoppable and The Islanders Have Their Superstar w/ Matthew Schaefer
“Edmonton Oilers center with 108 points, primary MVP contender alongside Kucherov and MacKinnon”
Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 5, 2026
NHL Trade Deadline Rumors and Olympic Gold Medal Stories w/ Taylor Heise and Cayla Barnes
“Edmonton Oilers star; used as example of proven talent worth trading future draft picks for”
Pardon My Take · Mar 4, 2026
Matthew And Brady Tkachuk, Seth MacFarlane, Duke Is Going To Win The Natty, NFL Free Agency Looms + AWL’s Remember 10 Years
“Canadian hockey star discussed as recurring Olympic tournament opponent of Matthew Kachuk”
Miller and Moulton · Mar 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 Hour 3
“Edmonton Oilers player mentioned in context of team's goaltending struggles and scoring expectations”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
The One Before
“Edmonton Oilers captain; team's star player in context of playoff push and roster improvements”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 27, 2026
USA Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Victory // Lightning Round of Callers // Agenda Free Friday - 2/27 (Hour 2)
“Canadian hockey star criticized for individualistic play and poor three-on-three strategy in Olympic final loss”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
A Buyers’ Market and Nobody Wants to Blink
“Oilers star; reached 100 points first in season; team struggling post-Olympic break”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 26, 2026
NFLPA Players Survey Leaks // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 2/26 (Hour 4)
“Elite athlete discussed as needing Stanley Cup ring to validate career legacy”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 26, 2026
Can the Patriots Find a #1 Wide Receiver this Offseason? // Bruins Return from Olympic Break // Mazz’s Tiers - 2/26 (Hour 1)
“Oilers C; ranked Tier 1 in Mazz's rankings as greatest athlete without championship needing validation”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Feb 26, 2026
Jack Hughes Is An Icon + Should A Man Be Able To Bench 135 Pounds? | Mostly Sports EP 596 | 2.26.26
“Edmonton Oilers captain questioned about championship struggles despite being world's best player”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Hour 4
“Oilers star; on ice for Olympic game-winning goal against Canada; among top 3 players in NHL”
Monday Morning Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
Team USA, Turmoil, Italy v. France | Monday Morning Podcast 2-23-26
“Canadian hockey player mentioned as part of Team Canada's Hall of Fame roster in Olympic final”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Feb 23, 2026
AMERICA! Team USA Beats Canada To Win The Gold Medal In Hockey | Mostly Sports EP 593 | 2.23.26
“Canadian star player; criticized for weak backcheck during golden goal sequence”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 22, 2026
USA wins GOLD over Canada w/ TJ Oshie
“Canada's star player who had multiple breakaway chances but couldn't convert in loss to USA”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 22, 2026
La Fine
“Canada captain and Olympic MVP who played exceptionally but couldn't secure gold medal for Canada”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
One More to Go
“Canada's captain wearing the C in Crosby's absence; scored overtime winner vs USA one year prior in Four Nations”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
The Dream Gold Medal Matchup - Semi Finals Olympic Hockey Recap
“Canada men's captain wearing 'C' for tournament; set single-Olympics assist record with 13 points, two behind Crosby's all-time Olympic record”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 19, 2026
USA And Canada Survive OT Thrillers - Quarter Finals Recap w/ Good Ol Canadian Boys
“Team Canada forward leading the tournament in scoring, subject to physical double-team strategies by opposing defenses”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 19, 2026
Puck. Don't. Lie.
“Praised for outstanding performance after Crosby injury; key player in Canada's overtime victory”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 17, 2026
Olympic Hockey Group Stage Recap - Canada and USA Dominate w/ Chris Chelios and Jason Demers
“Canada's dominant player setting Olympic records with 9 points in 3 games, establishing himself as best player in tournament”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 16, 2026
Post-Prelims Pod
“Canadian star center; part of top line with Celebrini and McKinnon; set tone early with physical play”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
USA And Canada Are The Two Best Teams By A Mile
“Canadian star center; hosts praised his exceptional speed and performance in Canada's 5-0 win vs Czechia”
Spittin Chiclets · Feb 13, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 620: Featuring T.J. Oshie
“Team Canada captain; praised for leadership, physical play, and complimenting teammates like Tom Wilson”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 12, 2026
Hour 1: Jai Alaights (feat. Ian Lara)
“NHL player on Canada's Olympic power play unit discussed as potential greatest hockey player of all time”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
2026 Milan Olympics Preview and Predictions w/ Jack O’Callahan
“Team Canada captain and consensus top player expected to lead offensive production in 2026 Olympics”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
NETTERS LIVE: Olympics Hype, Super Bowl Debates, and Billy Langdon!
“Canadian NHL star; discussed as key player on Team Canada Olympic roster alongside MacKinnon and Crosby”
Spittin Chiclets · Feb 9, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 619: Featuring Chris Pronger
“Canada Olympic team member; discussed as elite center and potential line partner for Celebrini”
Up First from NPR · Feb 7, 2026
U.S.-Iran Talks Continue, Texas Politics, 2026 Winter Olympics Begin
“NHL player competing for first time at Winter Olympics, bringing professional hockey to international stage”
Spittin Chiclets · Feb 6, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 618: Featuring Marc-André Fleury
“Edmonton Oilers captain who wrote Players' Tribune article about commitment to team amid performance struggles”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 5, 2026
Did The Panarin Trade Save The Kings Season w/ Bayne Pettinger
“Edmonton Oilers captain whose Player's Tribune article reveals 8-year drought without international gold medal, driving Olympic motivation”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 30, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 616: Featuring Gavin McKenna
“Edmonton Oilers star; subject of debate regarding future with team after contract”
Empty Netters Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
The Mammoth Are The COLDEST Team In The NHL And Are Making Playoffs
“Edmonton Oilers player referenced in discussion of Bauer stick quality and elite player equipment”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 27, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 615: Featuring David Andrews
“Oilers center; speculation about potential future departure from Edmonton after current contract expires”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 9, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 610: Featuring Kelly Chase, Nathan Mackinnon, Andi Petrillo, Scott Laughton, and Ryan Malone
“Edmonton Oilers star; competing in Art Ross race with MacKinnon and Celebrini for scoring title”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 5, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 609: Featuring Tage Thompson
“Edmonton Oilers center, referenced as elite threat in Olympic tournament”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 30, 2025
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 608: Featuring Drew Doughty
“Edmonton Oilers captain; compared to MacKinnon in recent performance debate”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 23, 2025
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 607: Featuring Joe Bowen
“Edmonton Oilers star; leading NHL in points, mentioned for dominance”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 19, 2025
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 606: Featuring Zeev Buium & Guy Gadowsky
“Edmonton Oilers captain; ice time optimization improving performance; 44 career four-point games”
PTI · Dec 18, 2025
What Does a Tua Benching Signal for the Dolphins’ Future?
“Discussed alongside Draisaitl as top NHL performers; compared to Gretzky-era dominance”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 11, 2025
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 604: Featuring Andrew Santino
“Edmonton Oilers star; scored with 1 second left in regulation to tie game vs Buffalo, demonstrating elite clutch ability”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 8, 2025
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 603: Featuring Ken Reid & Morgan Geekie
“Edmonton Oilers forward; compared to McKinnon; McKinnon currently performing at higher level”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 1, 2025
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 601: Featuring James Duthie + Mike Matheson
“Discussed for brief stick switch to power sticks and beer league hockey appearances”
Spittin Chiclets · Nov 27, 2025
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 600: Featuring Craig Fitzpatrick & Derek Stepan
“Discussed regarding Edmonton's struggles and need for team improvement around star player”
Spittin Chiclets · Nov 24, 2025
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 599: Featuring Andrew Ladd, Mason West & The Wonton Don
“Discussed as elite prospect dealing with autograph-seeking culture; compared to Jack Hughes dating Tate McCrae”