The Edmonton Oilers had a disappointing conclusion to their 2026 NHL season, falling to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round. With a quick playoff exit, captain Connor McDavid got a chance to take a breather and relax this offseason.
Lauren Kyle posted photos from the couple's luxe vacation with friends in the area. The break comes after another big year on the ice for McDavid, but things did not go as planned for the team in the NHL contest and playoff situation.
McDavid relaxes at Amangiri resort
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid is currently taking a break at Amangiri, a luxury resort and recreational hotel that offers privacy and a desert setting with wellness experiences. The duo has made this resort their choice after a gruelling NHL season.
Internet platforms are flooded with images of Connor McDavid with his wife Lauren Kyle and friends, capturing the harmony he has found after the season. It is a place with private pools, canyon views, and personalised pampering, among other upscale amenities.
Performance and team outlook
From a performance perspective, McDavid's stats continued to soar. Despite the Oilers' early exit, the legendary captain remained the league's top scorer, further cementing his case as the NHL's all-time leading scorer. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman says top-level assessments are likely to be made within the Oilers' ranks. Reports of McDavid leaving have been denied, but reports about making adjustments to the team and offloading star players have continued.
The holiday is not so much a hiatus as a respite before the painful signings and moves that will commence during training camp. Now, Edmonton must focus on filling the holes that were revealed during the series with Anaheim and will rarely weaken for the upcoming series of NHL match previews.
While McDavid's tenure with the franchise does not seem threatened yet this offseason, the possibility of him being dealt continues to rise and spread throughout the NHL.
