Connor McDavid’s future with the Edmonton Oilers remain uncertain.(Image via Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers’ captain and one of the most talented and popular players in the league, has yet to sign a contract extension with his team. Connor McDavid’s current contract with the Edmonton Oilers is all set to expire within a few months and it has sparked concern among fans. Amid all the speculations, an NHL insider has hinted at what type of contract Connor McDavid might consider for his future with the Edmonton Oilers.
NHL insider shares what type of a deal Connor McDavid might sign with the Edmonton Oilers
A few hours ago, NHL insider ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski weighed in on Connor McDavid’s situation with the Edmonton Oilers.NHL insider ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski believes that the Edmonton Oilers’ captain, Connor McDavid, might be more inclined towards signing a short term contract with the team that will give him more “flexibility”.NHL insider ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski wrote, “But I still think the smart money is on McDavid giving it another few years to win a Stanley Cup with Leon Draisaitl in Edmonton…A three-year extension would mean his contract would be up in the same season as that of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evan Bouchard.”ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski added, “It puts a timer on GM Stan Bowman to build a championship roster around this core — which is why McDavid will sign a contract that allows that flexibility.” However, neither the Edmonton Oilers nor its star player, Connor McDavid, have responded to these speculations as they continue to remain silent on the drama around the contract extension.
Connor McDavid was heartbroken after the Edmonton Oilers faced a brutal loss in the last season
Connor McDavid was pretty close to winning the Stanley Cup in the last season but ended up losing the prestigious trophy to the Florida Panthers in the finals.It seemed it had a huge impact on the Edmonton Oilers’ captain as he looked heartbroken after the loss.Connor McDavid looked pretty focused on the team last season and maintained a pretty low profile after the brutal loss in the finals.While Connor McDavid has broken his silence on the speculations around his contract, he has not specified the type of deal he is looking for.As of now, Connor McDavid has a year left on his eight year contract with the Edmonton Oilers, that is worth a whopping $100 million.Also Read: Zdeno Chara returns to Boston Bruins as mentor and hockey operations advisor