Advertisement - Continue Reading Below“I think Connor is the best hockey player in the world,” said coach Jay Woodcroft. He has an effect on everyone in our organization with that desire to take his game to the next level. He’s driving our team forward.”And there was Smith, once again showing the “retire old man” critics where to shove it. While Markstrom can’t seem to get his act together against the Oilers, Smith, early goals-against and all, is stopping pucks at a .929 clip through nine games this post-season. He’s earned more than $24 million and will be looking for a new contract coming off a 104-point season.

Source: The Nation May 22, 2022 13:39 UTC