Connor McDavid will not leave the Edmonton Oilers despite all the rumors that have sparked major controversy in recent weeks. According to a report by Elliotte Friedman, the star is expected to sign the much-anticipated contract extension.
“I think I’ve been around long enough to know when there’s fear of losing someone. I don’t feel that here. I just don’t. We’ll see where this goes during the summer. This is not one I’m worried about. I’m not. I think he extends.”
The Oilers have come up short in the last two seasons, losing in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Those bitter defeats have caused fans and experts to wonder if the Oilers are giving themselves the best chance to win a championship.
Is Connor McDavid a free agent?
Connor McDavid is not a free agent right now. He is still under contract with the Edmonton Oilers through the 2025-26 NHL season. There has been a lot of speculation about his future, especially after the Oilers’ recent playoff runs and their lack of success to win a Stanley Cup.
Despite the rumors, there’s no indication that McDavid is planning to leave Edmonton anytime soon. In fact, the expectation around the league is that he’ll eventually sign an extension.
Obviously, the big issue is the money. McDavid could sign the most significant contract in NHL history, and Friedman says those are exactly the kinds of details that could slightly delay the negotiations.
“I just don’t know what the term of that is going to be. I think there’ll be no fight at all with McDavid. What do you want? Fine. What are we going to pay you? We’ll do it. And again, I think he’s going to sign. I just don’t know the term. I’m not honestly.”