Connor McDavid's Personal Post About His Wife Gets Bombarded with Hockey Comments
As uncertainty surrounds Connor McDavid's long-term future with the Edmonton Oilers, the team captain made it clear on Thursday that he has turned his NHL switch off to decompress and enjoy time with his family.
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In a rare personal post shared on his Instagram account, McDavid wished his wife, Lauren, and their dog, Lenny, a happy birthday with a straight-to-the-point message.
"Happy Birthday Laur! You too Lenny, love you both so much," McDavid wrote on Instagram, including a set of photos featuring the couple and their Bernedoodle.
Lauren, meanwhile, also joined in the celebration, sharing her own Instagram story dedicated to Lenny.
"Most importantly, happy birthday to our baby boy Lenny @lenardthebernedoodle," she wrote alongside a collage of the dog with McDavid and the couple.
She followed that up with another photo of her and her husband on a golf course, with a superimposed heart next to the Oilers forward.
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The post served as a reminder of Connor McDavid's off-ice priorities, just days after he told reporters he would weigh his family's interests heavily when deciding his future.
"Ultimately, still need to do what's best for me and my family," McDavid said during his end-of-season media availability.
Lauren Kyle McDavid's Instagram story (@laurenkyle1)
Hockey fans flocked to McDavid's post on Instagram, and, as expected, had quite a few thoughts to share with the Oilers superstar — only not quite related to his birthday wishes.
"Poor guy make a post about his wife and dog and yall bombard him with hockey comments 😭 let him live," one user posted, noting the development.
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"Please re-sign, McDavid. Job's not finished," another one said.
"Toronto has a home for you," a supposed Maple Leafs fan chimed in.
"YOU are a Chicago Blackhawk," another person said.
"Please stay in Edmonton and win us a cup," an Oilers fan claimed.
"We almost won Connor thank you for you effort and hope to see you be an oiler for life," an account posted.
"Please don't leave Edmonton 🥺" a concerned Oilers fan said.
"We all love ur play and hope u stay in Edmonton," another person doubled down on those hopes.
Related: Oilers Reportedly Make First Move in Connor McDavid Contract Extension Talks
Related: Elliotte Friedman's Honest Take on Connor McDavid's Future with Oilers
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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