What’s key to a complete ‘two-way’ season for Oilers captain Connor McDavid?

Connor McDavid is entering his 12th season with the Edmonton Oilers under new coach Mike Babcock, whom the team's leaders sought out to address defensive weaknesses. A key debate surrounds whether McDavid and Leon Draisaitl should play on the same line at five-on-five, with 74 percent of fans in an Athletic survey favoring separate lines. McDavid was ranked No. 1 in a recent Athletic player ranking, posting a plus-29.5 rating driven largely by his offensive contributions of 27.6.