Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (right) controls the puck against Anaheim Ducks center Tim Washe during the first period in Game 3 in Anaheim, California, on April 24. | IMAGN IMAGES / VIA REUTERS Toronto – Connor McDavid’s pursuit of his first Stanley Cup has not been easy, and the Edmonton Oilers’ early elimination from the NHL playoffs has raised questions about the captain’s future with the team. McDavid — widely considered the game's best player — and the Oilers were bounced from the first round of the playoffs on Thursday by the Anaheim Ducks, a loss that adds to the disappointment Edmonton has felt over the past two postseasons when it lost in the Stanley Cup Fiinal to the Florida Panthers both times. The latest setback might force the 29-year-old to think about his future with playoff-fatigued Edmonton as he chases hockey’s most coveted prize. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.…