Connor McDavid
Mentioned in 74 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An elite NHL center for the Edmonton Oilers and captain of Canada's Olympic hockey team, known for exceptional offensive skill and leadership on ice. Podcasts frequently discuss his performance in recent Olympic competition, including both praised contributions and criticized individual plays during Canada's medal pursuit, as well as ongoing conversations about whether he needs a Stanley Cup championship to solidify his legacy as one of hockey's greatest players.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · May 15, 2026
Leafs And Oilers Can Their Coaches + Playoff Update + Off Campus Episode 1 | The Hockey Show
“Discussed in context of Oilers' coaching instability; 10 coaches in 15 seasons raises concerns about star retention”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 15, 2026
Stuff Is Insane
“Contract expires in two years; organizational pressure to win now; has familiarity with Cassidy through Hockey Canada”
Spittin Chiclets · May 14, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 646: Featuring Murls, Army & Bob Stauffer
“Publicly stated team needs structural changes and better defense; influenced coaching decision”
Spittin Chiclets · May 11, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 645: Featuring Rob Gronkowski & Jackson Blake
“Named captain of Team Canada for World Championship; discussed as Hart Trophy finalist”
Spittin Chiclets · May 4, 2026
Spittin Chiclets Episode 643: Featuring Gary Lawless
“Discussed for playing with broken ankle and leadership in first-round loss”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 4, 2026
Stank Friedman
“Captain acknowledged team took step back; discussed need for systemic changes and reduced ice time”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 1, 2026
PMS 2.0 1544 - Feel Good Friday with Brett Veach, Wonderful "Champ" Monds IV Makes His College Commitment, Chris Paul, & AJ Hawk
“Free agency speculation; potential trade to Pittsburgh Penguins discussed extensively”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 1, 2026
Upsets and Aftermaths
“Discussed his post-game comments about being an 'average team' and playing at 50% health during first-round loss”
Spittin Chiclets · Apr 30, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 642: The Chug Heard Around The World
“Discussed as key player in Edmonton vs. Anaheim series; analyzed for skating ability and playoff performance”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 29, 2026
Staving Season
“Star player dealing with undisclosed injury but playing game five against Anaheim; described as best player in series”
Spittin Chiclets · Apr 27, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 641: Featuring Sean Avery & Erik Johnson
“Discussed extensively regarding injury impact on Oilers' playoff performance against Ducks”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 27, 2026
Good Goal. Questionable Process.
“Oilers captain showing improved health in Game 4 third period despite ongoing injury concerns”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
Diving Into the Latest Playoff Action
“Analyzed for lack of points in first two games and ankle injury concern against Anaheim”
Spittin Chiclets · Apr 23, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 640: Featuring Chris Pronger & Matthew Tkachuk
“Extensively discussed regarding playoff performance, injury concerns, and inconsistency in first two games”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 22, 2026
Break Glass in Case of Stanley Cup Playoffs
“Star player who did not score in Game 1 but Oilers won with depth scoring”
Spittin Chiclets · Apr 20, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 639: Featuring Derek Stepan & Tripp Tracy
“Discussed as greatest player in league; central to Edmonton's Stanley Cup aspirations”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 17, 2026
Who’s Out, Who’s In: The Full Breakdown
“Point in every Oilers win this season; Hart Trophy candidate and playoff-ready star”
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”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Mar 27, 2026
Everybody Ropes Everybody Rides
“Discussed for strong individual performance and three-on-one goal against Vegas”
Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 24, 2026
The NHL Wildcard Race Is Drunk
“Discussed as franchise cornerstone whose team cannot miss playoffs despite recent struggles”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Mar 23, 2026
We Just Want Clarity
“Quoted calling Pacific Division a 'pillow fight'; criticized Oilers' system and coaching indirectly”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Mar 20, 2026
No Team Is Safe
“Oilers have not won any of 12 games this season when McDavid fails to record a point”
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”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Mar 16, 2026
When the Stars Start Speaking
“Publicly criticized NHL player safety process and suspension consistency following Gudas-Matthews incident”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Mar 13, 2026
Are the Leafs a Team or a Club?
“Discussed in context of playoff performance and photo with Micah Parsons”
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”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Mar 9, 2026
The Buzz Is Back in Buffalo
“Discussed in context of team's internal dynamics and need for other players to take ownership”
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”