We take a look at Leon Draisaitl, Macklin Celebrini, and Connor McDavid as we dish on how they'll make some noise on the ice in our NHL player prop picks for Saturday, January 31.

Speaking on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, Ryan Whitney suggested that McDavid could leave Edmonton once his current contract expires.

On Friday, analyst Jason Gregor added his voice to the chorus of critics, delivering a scathing assessment of Matthews on The Jason Gregor Show. Gregor didn't hold back, questioning whether the superstar forward possesses the "killer instinct" necessary to lead his team to playoff success.

Sharks' Macklin Celebrini getting set for confrontation with Connor McDavid in Edmonton, a week before they will be Olympic teammates

McDavid and Celebrini will face each other for the first time this season when the Sharks visit the Oilers on Thursday (9 p.m. ET; SN1, NBCSCA). The two will then be teammates for Team Canada at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina in February.

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl spoke candidly about the prospect of facing his Oilers teammate and Canada’s Connor McDavid at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Edmonton captain Connor McDavid has one goal as he prepares to don the Maple Leaf on Milano Cortina Olympic ice — to win gold.

Connor McDavid scored three goals, including one on a penalty shot, and Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 6-2.

Stelter died at the age of 6 on Aug. 9, 2022, from glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. The Ben Stelter Foundation was set up in the name of the young fan, who became an inspiration to the Oilers and the community during the 2021-22 season and through Edmonton’s run in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Western Conference Final.