Tonight, a new report from NHL insider Chris Johnston has brought to light the two biggest roadblocks for an extension between Connor McDavid and the Oilers. As training camp begins tomorrow Connor McDavid remains without an extension and in negotiations with GM Stan Bowman. To this point, <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/connor-mcdavid-extension-talks-reportedly-preventing-the-edmonton-oilers-from-getting-other-deals-done' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>speculation has been running wild</a> regarding what is holding up the deal from being completed but to this point every source has a different answer. Tonight, insider Chris Johnston seems to have finally nailed down the two major points of reservation that McDavid has about his future with the Edmonton Oilers. <h3>Insider Reveals the Two Biggest Roadblocks in the Way of a McDavid Extension</h3> In a new piece for The Athletic, Johnston spoke to a couple of sources around the league and was able to find two common answers regarding what has held things up. The first, according to Johnston, is the Oilers aging roster and potentially closing Stanley Cup contender window. His biggest point of reticence, per league sources, remains an aging roster, which he believes can contend again in 2025-26 but which doesn't look to be constructed to sustain a championship level over the long term. McDavid has been vocal that the opportunity to win consistently remains his main priority and it seems Bowman and the Oilers have not done enough to convince him that Edmonton can do that. Additionally, Johnston confirmed that there remains uncertainty about the term McDavid is looking for with his sources indicating short-term is more likely but of course the Oilers front office could push for a long-term commitment. Intertwined with the roster construction issue is making a determination on what kind of contract would make the most sense to both compensate him fairly and allow Edmonton to continue fielding a competitive team. It's not an easy line to walk. As one agent with no direct ties to the situation opined Tuesday, «Who would bat an eye if he took two years at $15 million?» With these two priorities now made clear it is up to the Oilers to work with McDavid's camp to prove without a doubt that Edmonton is the place to accomplish all of those goals going forward.