ESPN insider John Buccigross made a bold prediction regarding Connor McDavid's future with the Oilers, and he believes it will involve staying with a max contract. Edmonton Oilers sensation Connor McDavid is generally considered the world's top hockey player right now and is <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/connor-mcdavid-could-add-to-nhl-history-with-new-milestone-during-tonight-oilers-game' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>already solidifying his status among the all-time greats of the sport.</a> <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/HockeyDaily365/status/1898588071202861413'> </a></blockquote></div> Just 28, his trophy case already includes three Hart Trophies, five Art Ross Trophies, four Ted Lindsay Awards, a Conn Smythe Trophy, and it only goes on. <h3>McDavid is entering the final year of his contract next season</h3> McDavid is in the final stretch of <a href='https://puckpedia.com/player/connor-mcdavid' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>his eight-year, $100 million contract</a> that kicked off in 2018, having only one year left after this season. His future is in limbo, with many wondering if he'll stay in Edmonton past his current deal. Though the Richmond Hill, Ont., product has not signed an extension, he has made no suggestion he wants to leave the franchise that selected him first overall. Everything's a factor, McDavid said back in September. Obviously, my loyalty to Edmonton, the fans, the organization, the loyalty to the players, all while understanding my will to win, my desire to win. All while balancing my family, my need to see them and spend time with them and make sure the people I care about are good. ESPN broadcaster <a href='https://x.com/Buccigross' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>John Buccigross</a> predicted on Wednesday on the 'Morning Cuppa Hockey' podcast which jersey McDavid will be wearing come the 2026-27 NHL season. McDavid, Edmonton, Buccigross said. I think he'll end up staying there and sign a max contract with them this summer. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/JLazzy23/status/1899943553079665106'> </a></blockquote></div> Though his numbers aren't quite as astronomical as they have been in previous years, <a href='https://www.nhl.com/oilers/player/connor-mcdavid-8478402' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>McDavid</a> is still performing at an elite level. He has 24 goals and 58 assists for 82 points in 58 games, which is good for fourth in the league. As much as the Oilers are set on getting back to the Stanley Cup Final, McDavid is set on completing what they initiated after last season's heartbreaking Game 7 defeat to the Florida Panthers.