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Major update regarding Connor McDavid and the Oilers
Connor McDavid's contract with the Oilers ends after the 2025-26 season, and now a major update regarding his future has emerged.
McDavid isn't the only player the Oilers have to try and re-sign, as Leon Draisaitl will soon be up for a new contract at the end of next season.
Fresh off his Conn Smythe trophy win, McDavid will need to decide whether he wants to remain in Edmonton long term, or sign elsewhere.
«If McDavid doesn't play for the Oilers after this contract, he'll be the most hated man by that fan base for the rest of eternity.»
Will McDavid ever leave Edmonton?
Will McDavid ever leave Edmonton?
Chris Johnston of TSN made interesting comments when discussing the future of Connor McDavid and the Oilers:
"I don't think he's (Connor McDavid) thinking about leaving," Johnston said. "He doesn't have to think about it yet because two dominoes have to fall first. He can't make a decision till next July 1st anyway. He couldn't sign a contract today if he wanted. He could say to the Oilers, 'I would sign a lifetime contract,' but they're not legally allowed to do it. So, this Draisaitl situation will play out in full or in part before that happens."
"This is where I think it's interesting for the Oilers. Internally, I don't know if everybody's in full alignment on what to do, but if Leon comes back and says, 'I don't know if I want to sign a contract this summer,' part of the debate, I believe, is, 'We can't walk him to free agency because then next summer, when Connor is making his decision, it's potentially when Leon's walking out the door,'" he continued.
"This is where I think it's interesting for the Oilers. Internally, I don't know if everybody's in full alignment on what to do, but if Leon comes back and says, 'I don't know if I want to sign a contract this summer,' part of the debate, I believe, is, 'We can't walk him to free agency because then next summer, when Connor is making his decision, it's potentially when Leon's walking out the door,'" he continued.
The next 2 summers are shaping up to be interesting ones for the Oilers regarding their free agents. Whether Draisaitl gets signed or not will be a huge tell tale sign of what is to come for McDavid.
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Critical update on Connor McDavid's future with Oilers
Critical update on Connor McDavid's future with Oilers
| POLL | ||
JUILLET 9 | 154 ANSWERS Major update regarding Connor McDavid and the Oilers Who will the Oilers keep long-term? | ||
| McDavid | 49 | 31.8 % |
| Draisaitl | 5 | 3.2 % |
| Both | 86 | 55.8 % |
| None | 14 | 9.1 % |
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