Tonight, Connor McDavid conducted an exclusive interview with TSN where he directly responded to speculation about his future with the Edmonton Oilers. Over the last week social media has been set on fire with talk about Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers. Analysts and insiders from all over the NHL have come out and <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/nhl-insider-frank-seravalli-reveals-possible-deadline-for-connor-mcdavid-contract-talks-with-edmonton-oilers' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>given their take on how negotiations will end between McDavid and the Oilers.</a> This evening, Chris Johnston of The Athletic claimed that there would likely be a waiting game and that it will take significant time for negotiations to play out. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhlrumourreport/status/1963729787735642397'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> With all of the media hype and distraction these rumors have caused McDavid decided to come out and make a statement himself in a new interview with Ryan Rishaug of TSN. <h3>Connor McDavid Directly Addresses His Future In Edmonton In New Interview</h3> In the new interview with TSN, McDavid was very clear and direct about his future in Edmonton admitting that he is trying to find the best solution for his family's security and future as well as the team's. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/tsnryanrishaug/status/1963750724887838853'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> These comments from McDavid should greatly ease the minds of Edmonton Oiler fans as it seems incredibly clear that McDavid is committed to the Oilers and just wants to make a deal that helps all sides feel good at the end of the day. While the timing of this deal might be taking longer than anyone anticipated all sides seem to be on good terms and agree that it is only a matter of time before a deal is done. As the situation continues to play out we will provide all of the latest news and updates about McDavid's future in Edmonton.