He may have just one season under his belt, but Connor McDavid appears ready to lead his team, both on and off the ice.

On his path to superstardom, speculation has many already calling for McDavid to be named the Edmonton Oilers next captain, but while the 19-year-old doesn't want to get ahead of himself, he admits being named the 19th captain in franchise history would be a great honor.

"Obviously. If I was ever the captain at any point I think it would be one of the greatest honors and one of the accomplishments that I would definitely take the most seriously," McDavid said, according to Ian Shantz of the Toronto Sun.

"I don't want to comment on it too much, but obviously it would be an unbelievable feeling."

McDavid had a sensational rookie campaign finishing first among all first-year players with 1.07 points per game - good enough for third in the league overall.

Heading into year two, McDavid admits he is feeling a lot less pressure than he did last year.

"I'm really excited. I definitely feel a little bit more comfortable this summer than I did last summer, not knowing basically what to expect about anything," McDavid said. "And now you come back and you have a season under your belt, you can kind of feel a little more comfortable and have a better understanding for certain situations."

Come September, before McDavid joins the Oilers for his second regular season in the NHL, he will suit up for Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto - a potential showcase for not only his skills as a player, but as a leader as well.

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A five-year professional with shutdown defensive skills, it's easy to forget that Sean Couturier's still a kid. His latest accomplishment won't do much to alter the common assumption otherwise.

Couturier, 23, cemented luminary status in his hometown of Bathurst, New Brunswick over the weekend, as he was presented with a street sign that bears his name.

"It's special, it's a great honor," Couturier said, according to CBC's Shane Ross. "It's not something you dream of growing up, but if you can be an example for other young kids and remind them even coming from a small town like Bathurst, anything is possible if you make the sacrifices and believe in what you can do."

Sean Couturier Avenue leads to the rink where the Philadelphia Flyers center played his minor hockey as a member of the Bathurst Titan - no more than a decade ago.

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Luke Schenn is ready for a fresh start.

The 26-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday, his fourth team since being drafted fifth overall in 2008.

Schenn is taking the opportunity to play in a more subdued environment, having only played for pressure-packed teams throughout his career: the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, and Los Angeles Kings.

"I'm just looking forward to coming to a market where I can just worry about playing hockey and not outside added pressure," Schenn told Dave Vest of Coyotes.NHL.com. "I'm looking forward to hopefully growing with the team. I know they have a lot of upside and I still feel like I've hopefully got some upside, too, and (I'm) still at a good age where I can continue to grow and evolve."

Coyotes general manager John Chayka likes what Schenn brings to the table for his team.

"I think there have been a lot of segments in Luke's career where he has been very impactful," Chayka said. " ... He's a physical player that separates the man from the puck and makes plays in the areas of the ice that we want to make plays. (And) he's been an effective penalty killer throughout his career, and that's another area that we needed to address."

In 72 games last season split between the Flyers and Kings, Schenn recorded 16 points.

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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop is gearing up for the World Cup of Hockey.

With just over a month until the tournament kicks off in Toronto, the 29-year-old unveiled the mask he'll don as a member of Team USA.

The mask appears to glow in the dark, which should make him stand out, a necessity as he challenges Jonathan Quick and Cory Schneider for the Team USA net.

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The Arizona Coyotes are taking a chance on Luke Schenn.

The club signed the 26-year-old to a two-year contract, the team announced on Saturday.

While the terms of the deal were not announced, the deal will pay Schenn an annual average of $1.25 million, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

"We are very pleased to sign Luke to a two-year contract," general manager John Chayka said in a release. "He's a good, young defenseman and we feel we can optimize his performance here. He will be a solid addition to our blue line."

Schenn split last season between the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings, putting up four goals and 16 points in 72 games. He added another two points in five playoff games.

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Peter Holland is looking to get paid.

With two days until a scheduled arbitration hearing, the Toronto Maple Leafs forward is reportedly looking for a $1.325-million raise.

Holland is asking for a $2.1-million contract, while the Maple Leafs are countering with $900,000, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

While Holland hit a career high in points last season with 27, including nine goals, in 65 games, he managed just two points more than his 2014-15 total.

Holland cleared waivers Saturday, according to James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail, after the Maple Leafs, put his contract up for grabs Friday.

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