Connor McDavid Extension Talks Reportedly Preventing the Edmonton Oilers From Getting Other Deals Done

The future of Connor McDavid has been a a major talking point among Edmonton Oilers fans as of late, and while an extension remains the likely outcome, another week has now gone by without a new deal for the star captain.

It's unclear exactly when a potential deal for McDavid could get signed, but according to reporter Mark Spector, it's not just the fans that are being effected by the wait on Connor's future.

According to Sportsnet's Mark Spector, the wait for Connor McDavid's next contract is having other effects on the Oilers, with Jake Walman's agent revealing to Spector that they may not make much headway on a deal with the McDavid saga looming overhead.

It wasn't exactly stated like that, but Spector has speculated this is playing a key role in Walman's extension not getting done, and given the Oilers need for a two-way defenseman on their blue line, this isn't a player that they can afford to lose.

With training camp approaching, it's unlikely that McDavid will want to be a distraction to his teammates, and if he can make up his mind soon, a deal should get done before the regular season begins.

While not confirmed, that could play a key role in Walman getting his next deal with the Edmonton Oilers, but as of right now, with the entire organization and city worried about McDavid, it makes sense that that is the focus, rather than Walman, who will likely extend in the near future as well.