Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, and Kirill Kaprizov's moves spark a possible new NHL power shift

The NHL may be shifting into a new “power shift” as its biggest stars weigh their futures. Connor McDavid’s uncertain contract stance, Sidney Crosby’s potential exit from Pittsburgh, and Kirill Kaprizov’s rejection of a record Minnesota offer highlight a growing trend. Rising salary caps and player leverage could reshape where the league’s brightest names spend their careers.

Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, and Kirill Kaprizov's moves spark a possible new NHL power shift
The NHL may be shifting into a new “power shift” as its biggest stars weigh their futures. Connor McDavid’s uncertain contract stance, Sidney Crosby’s potential exit from Pittsburgh, and Kirill Kaprizov’s rejection of a record Minnesota offer highlight a growing trend. Rising salary caps and player leverage could reshape where the league’s brightest names spend their careers.