Connor McDavid just dropped a huge update about his injury
Edmonton Oilers insider Tom Gazzola recently posted a bombshell update on X (formally known as twitter) regarding Connor McDavid's health status.
The Edmonton Oilers hit the ice this morning for an optional skate as they take on the New Jersey Devils tonight on the tail end of their back-to-back.
After morning skate concluded, Gazzola reports that McDavid made him available for a brief media interview, giving fans an important update on his potential return to play.
-Tom Gazzola
According to the latest reports from insider Tom Gazolla, McDavid confirms that his ankle is feeling better, emphasizing that his recovery is going better than expected.
Gazzola also asked McDavid about returning to play this weekend, in which the captain didn't rule out - hinting that the Edmonton Oilers could have their star player back by Saturday when they take on the Vancouver Canucks.
Although Connor McDavid is known to be somewhat abstract and secretive during interviews, him not ruling out a potential return over the weekend comes a significant news for the team.
If McDavid wasn't feeling well enough to play, theres no doubt in my mind he would be explicit about it.
Connor McDavid suffered a lower-body (ankle) injury during the Oilers 6-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.
The team initially confirmed that McDavid would be missing at least 2-3 weeks, but the latest update from McDavid indicate that the Oilers could have him back in the lineup as early as Saturday.
Although many fans are urging their captain not to push it, Connor McDavid has historically proven his quick ability to bounce back form injury.
Despite taking things day-by-day, this is overall fantastic news for the Oilers.
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