Connor McDavid’s Next Move Could Shake the NHL—Is He Ready to Start Contract Talks?
The countdown to training camp stirs up the usual buzz, but one headline keeps creeping to the front: Connor McDavid, hockey’s undeniable crown jewel, is still unsigned. Yep, the Edmonton Oilers’ prized gem with just a year left on his deal hasn’t put pen to paper for an extension yet. Panic stations? Nah, not quite. From jet skiing escapades in Europe to best bud Leon Draisaitl’s wedding shenanigans, McDavid’s summer has been anything but dull — but contract talks? Those are barely warming up. Word on the street (and from insider Frank Seravalli) is that no numbers have even been tossed around yet. The real kicker? When McDavid decides it’s time — and only then — the negotiation’s pretty much a formality. He’ll lay out his terms, and the Oilers will nod along, eager to lock down their superstar. The only real mystery: how long this next chapter will last and just how deep the pockets will go. Could we be looking at a $16 to $17.5 million annual paycheck on a four-year stint? Possibly. Time will tell if the length stretches longer, especially with the new CBA rules looming. Either way, the stakes are sky-high as Edmonton’s core eyes that elusive Stanley Cup glory — and McDavid’s the key to that dream. LEARN MORE
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