Connor McDavid is very close to becoming a free agent, and at the moment, his future with the Edmonton Oilers is uncertain. Additionally, as he approaches the most important contract in NHL history, a report brings bad news for the Canadian teamâs fans.
According to Chris Johnston, McDavid has not had any discussions about a contract extension yet with the Oilers. As expected, this information has sparked a lot of controversy on social media since all the contending teams believe there is a slight chance of convincing him.
Meanwhile, Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs are in a period of change. Mitch Marner was traded to the Golden Knights, and since that move, general manager Brad Treliving has been very active. For example, with the money that Marner was going to earn, Treliving will pay the salaries of Matias Maccelli, Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, and Michael Pezzetta.
Is Connor McDavid a free agent?
No. Connor McDavid is not a free agent now, but considering that his contract expires after the 2025-2026 season, it would be normal that if he plans to stay with the Oilers, he would at least already be negotiating the next deal.
Given this scenario, many rumors suggest that if Connor decides to wait and the next season ends up being a failure in Edmonton, the Leafs could make a very serious push to convince him.
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Obviously, the emotional factor could be crucial for McDavid after he took his first steps as a star in his youth right in Toronto. Now, with no talks underway with the Oilers, there is a slight hope for the Maple Leafs.
