Tonight, Edmonton Oilers reporter Ryan Rishaug provided the latest update on where things stand between Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in contract negotiations. NHL training camp is just a couple of weeks away and heading into the season all of the focus around the Oilers is on Connor McDavid's future with the team. At this point in the offseason many analysts and insiders expected the McDavid extension to be signed and resolved but that is not the case. Instead, McDavid and his agent Judd Moldaver are taking their time considering their options and negotiations have not even begun. This understandably <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/connor-mcdavid-contract-talks-reportedly-causing-concern-for-edmonton-oilers-per-john-shannon' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>has caused concern and alarm within the Oilers fan base</a> as McDavid is less than a year away from free agency. As the team returns to Edmonton for the season Oilers reporter Ryan Rishaug provided the latest details from his sources on extension talks. <h3>Oilers Reporter Provides Latest Details On Connor McDavid Extension Talks</h3> Rishaug began his report by confirming what many have already reported that a deal is not likely to get done before opening night of the regular season. I believe not signing a deal before the start of the season is a real possibility. More real than perhaps thought by many at the end of the season. That's why we're hearing a lot about that option right now. Rishaug admits while a deal is not likely to get done before the season begins nothing has been concretely decided yet and if the right deal is put on the table McDavid could wrap things up soon. That said I also believe that decision has not been made yet. He and his agent Judd Moldaver continue to weigh options and it's still possible he does get something done. Nothing is decided yet. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/tsnryanrishaug/status/1962263737194398048'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> This puts the pressure squarely on GM Stan Bowman to convince McDavid that taking care of an extension before the season begins is the right decision. If this situation drags on into the 2025-26 season it could become a major distraction not only to McDavid but to the entire organization until a resolution is reached. With the Oilers having their sights set on another Stanley Cup Finals appearance any distraction could be detrimental to that goal. As the situation continues to develop we will pass along all of the latest details regarding McDavid's future in Edmonton and beyond.