NHL insider Pierre LeBrun revealed that the Kings, Leafs, Rangers, and Stars were all keeping the closest eye on Connor McDavid and will now look elsewhere. As the Edmonton Oilers get ready for a whole new NHL season, the team can collectively breathe as one in relief now: Connor McDavid is <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/connor-mcdavid-sends-a-message-to-the-edmonton-oilers-fanbase-after-signing-an-extension' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>contractually bound and ready to roll.</a> The Oilers signed their captain to a fresh short-term contract after summer trade rumors took center stage following another heart-wrenching loss in the Stanley Cup Finals. McDavid's two-year contract provides both him and the Oilers with space to move in the coming years. It indicates that he is with the Oilers currently, but it doesn't rule out the chance for something to go wrong in the long term. Rumors were going around beforehand that McDavid could be looking for a new home. There were rumors that the <a href='https://athlonsports.com/nhl/los-angeles-kings/la-kings-maple-leafs-planned-connor-mcdavid-move-before-new-contract' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs were going to make serious bids on him</a> if he were to become a free agent. <h3>Teams Will Still Be Monitoring Connor McDavid's Relationship With the Oilers Over the Next While</h3> The New York Rangers and Dallas Stars were also paying close attention, per NHL insider Pierre LeBrun. That pursuit, though, is on hold, says LeBrun, while other teams will be monitoring McDavid's relationship with Edmonton closely. Re Connor McDavid extension: LA was definitely going to be all in; the Leafs for sure; Rangers, Stars, several teams were keeping a close eye on; some of those teams...now they know they can be aggressive here and go another path. - Pierre LeBrun <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NHLRumourReport/status/1975962642583007742'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> If the Oilers again falter, the Kings and Leafs will be back in the running. Los Angeles has seen McDavid play often enough to know his effect firsthand, and Toronto, his hometown franchise, would embrace a franchise-altering addition. For the time being, at least, McDavid is an Oiler, with a mission to bring a championship back to Edmonton. His short-term contract maintains future options but presents the team with a clear direction this season. With the captain signed and distractions eliminated, the Oilers have one thing on their mind: Lord Stanley's Cup.