Lauren Kyle beats husband Connor McDavid in contract race, announces two-year partnership with luxury appliance brand

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid’s $100 million contract runs out at the end of the 2025-26 season, and he will be eligible to sign an extension from July 1 onwards. Meanwhile, his wife Lauren Kyle has already put pen to paper on a two-year partnership with Canadian luxury appliance brand, Monogram.

On Tuesday, Lauren reposted an excerpt from an article on her Instagram stories announcing that she will be their first official Canadian Design Ambassador. She mentioned that the partnership matches her love for design, cooking and hosting.

“As a designer, bar owner, and self-proclaimed cook, I constantly strive to create spaces and experiences that align with my ethos - precision, creativity, and excellence," she said.

"Monogram's products perfectly complement this vision, and I'm excited to enhance my interiors, bar operations, and culinary creations with their innovative technology,” she added.

via Instagram /@laurenkyle1

As part of this partnership, Lauren will lead the Monogram Design Council, a group of top Canadian designers and lifestyle experts who will work together to create new design ideas and content starting in 2025.

Chief Brand Officer at GE Appliances Canada, Bob Park, said Lauren represents a new style of luxury design and her way of mixing style and function is a perfect match for what Monogram stands for. He believes this partnership will bring new energy to the brand.

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Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle preparing to open bar and furniture business

Lauren Kyle is about to open a stylish new bar and restaurant business Bar Trove in downtown Edmonton. Over the past few weeks, Lauren has been giving fans updates on her progress as her business comes to life inside the historic Canada Permanent Building.

On Saturday, Lauren posted a sneak peek of one of the high-end items on the menu. She shared a photo of a caviar presentation that featured a silver tray filled with multiple types of caviar served over ice, surrounded by finely chopped onions, chives, egg whites and yolks, cream, crispy potato chips and mini pancakes known as blinis.

“Testing out our caviar presentation @bartroveca,” she wrote in the caption.

Lauren had previously shared updates showing the detailed design work going into the space, including a hand-painted floral mural, a curved marble countertop, elegant wood panels and ceiling tiles with floral patterns. She also revealed custom-made peach beer cans from Polyrhythm Brewing labeled specially for Bar Trove.

Bar Trove was announced in January this year. Lauren shared that the main floor will serve French-style small plates, while the upper levels will feature Trove Living, a furniture brand she co-owns with Brittany Schulz. The brand looks to bring unique European furniture not commonly available in Western Canada.