The Top 100 People of Power & Influence in hockey are featured annually in The Hockey News' Money and Power issue, available at THN.com/free. At No. 5 is Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid.

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NHL insider Frank Seravalli made a bold prediction about Connor McDavid’s chances with the Edmonton Oilers.

Connor McDavid continues to climb the ranks. In picking up a trio of points in Wednesday’s 5-3 road win over the Minnesota Wild, the Edmonton Oilers captain pushed his career point total to 1,044 and surpassed legendary forward Jari Kurri for second place on the franchise’s all-time scoring list.

Bassin has so many anecdotes about McDavid’s time with the Otters, starting with his first scrimmage with the team. McDavid, ever humble, wore his old minor hockey gear instead of Otters colors because he hadn’t made the team yet.

"Why did we all assume that Connor's going to stay ... on the The Sheet with Jeff Marek on Tuesday. McDavid made it as far as the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in his nine-season career ...

While Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard are extraordinary talents, Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand believes one NHL player currently stands above them.

The defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers are hoping they're back to their consistent winning ways after a 2-1 shootout win ov

Bob Catalde and his family watched Connor McDavid grow from a 15-year hockey phenom for the Erie Otters to become the NHL's premiere player. They're looking forward to his brief return to town.

After scoring the game-winning goal as a gift to himself on his 28th birthday to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings, Oilers captain Connor McDavid was interviewed by Gene Principe.

The 1967 Stanley Cup for Toronto was No. 13 and that proved to be an unlucky number. The Canadiens were the proud owners of 14 Stanley Cups in the summer of 1967, just one ahead of Toronto. Since then, the Canadiens have extended the total to 24, while the Maple Leafs have been unable to win even one.

Saturday's impressive Canucks victory felt more like a fun last ride for a once-promising core that seems bound for a breakup.