FILE - In this May 12, 2017, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid speaks to the media during an NHL hockey news conference in Edmonton, Alberta. The Oilers have signed star captain Connor McDavid to an eight-year, $100 million deal, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
FILE - In this March 12, 2017, file photo, Edmonton Oilers left wing Milan Lucic celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta. When the puck drops on NHL free agency Saturday, some teams will hit and some will miss. It happens every summer. The Oilers signed Lucic to a seven-season, $42 million contract a year ago and he panned out, helping the franchise reach the playoffs for the first time since 2006. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
FILE - In this Feb. 24, 1983, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Dave Semenko makes a fist in front of a poster of boxer Muhammad Ali, in Edmonton. Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59. The Oilers say Semenko died after a short battle with cancer. A team spokesman said Semenko died in Edmonton. (Charlie Palmer/The Canadian Press via AP)
FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2016, file photo, former Edmonton Oilers hockey player Dave Semenko, center, and others listen in as captain Wayne Gretzky (99) leads a huddle during a practice for the NHL's Heritage Classic Alumni game in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59. The Oilers say Semenko died after a short battle with cancer. A team spokesman said Semenko died in Edmonton. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2016, file photo, former Edmonton Oilers hockey players Wayne Gretzky, left, and Dave Semenko joke around during a practice for the NHL's Heritage Classic Alumni game in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59. The Oilers say Semenko died after a short battle with cancer. A team spokesman said Semenko died in Edmonton. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Edmonton Oilers' Milan Lucic speaks to the media during an NHL hockey news conference in Edmonton, Alberta, Friday, May 12, 2017. The Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid speaks to the media during an NHL hockey news conference in Edmonton, Alberta, Friday May 12, 2017. The Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot blocks a shot against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 28, 2017. The Oilers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Anaheim Ducks left wing Jakob Silfverberg, middle, celebrates his goal with Patrick Eaves, left, and Cam Fowler against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 28, 2017. The Oilers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Kris Russell vies for the puck with Anaheim Ducks center Rickard Rakell during the first period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 28, 2017. The Oilers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson, right, blocks a shot by Edmonton Oilers defenseman Adam Larsson during the first period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 28, 2017. The Oilers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson, right, blocks a shot by Edmonton Oilers left wing Benoit Pouliot during the second period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 28, 2017. The Oilers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot, right, and defenseman Matthew Benning block a shot by Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf, left, during the second period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 28, 2017. The Oilers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Andrej Sekera celebrates his goal with center Leon Draisaitl, top, during the first period in Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 28, 2017. The Oilers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Edmonton Oilers right wing Zack Kassian, top, and Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler fight during the third period in Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 26, 2017. The Oilers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Edmonton Oilers celebrate after a goal by defenseman Adam Larsson (6) against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period in Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 26, 2017. The Oilers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
San Jose Sharks left wing Mikkel Boedker (89) battles for the puck against Edmonton Oilers defenseman Matthew Benning (83) during the first period in Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Edmonton Oilers players celebrate on the bench after a 3-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) battles for a puck against Edmonton Oilers right wing Zack Kassian (44) during the second period in Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Edmonton Oilers left wing Milan Lucic (27) moves the puck past San Jose Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) during the second period in Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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