Connor McDavid met the media on Tuesday forward of Staff Canada’s Olympic Orientation Camp, and proper off the bat, he was requested about the place his contract extension stood with the Edmonton Oilers. McDavid’s response was like his reply in June after the Oilers misplaced within the Stanley Cup Ultimate: he is going to take his time and not rush into anything.
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“I stated on the finish of June, I had each intention simply to take my time with it, and I nonetheless really feel the identical means, take my time and undergo every thing,” McDavid told the assembled media in Calgary. “And, I’ve each intention to win in Edmonton. That’s my solely focus, possibly subsequent to profitable the gold medal with Canada, however it’s my intention to win there.”
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Not solely is McDavid taking his time, however he’s additionally reviewing all of the choices laid out forward of him together with his household and agent. And it’s a course of. Maybe slower than some would love, as NHL coaching camps are set to open in a few weeks. However he needs to make sure he can win in Edmonton, as his intentions are.
McDavid was eligible to signal an extension on July 1st. It was a lock, probably as early as final 12 months, that when July 1st, 2025, arrived, McDavid and the Oilers would announce an extension. Nonetheless, following his remarks in June, the method continues.
It’s value noting that Leon Draisaitl, who was eligible to signal an extension final low season (July 1, 2024), didn’t signal his eight-year contract extension till September third. The expectation is that McDavid might do the identical factor this 12 months as soon as Staff Canada’s Olympic Orientation Camp concludes.
Connor McDavid is coming into the ultimate 12 months of his contract, which pays him $12.5 million per season. The assumption is that he’ll make someplace between $16 million and $18 million on his subsequent cope with the Edmonton Oilers. Whether or not that could be a mid or long-term deal stays to be seen. Nonetheless, he might additionally take a short-term contract.
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We’re listening to that Connor McDavid & the @EdmontonOilers will comply with a contract extension by or on September third (Leon extension date final 12 months)
3 to 4 years at $16M AAV is what we’re listening to as of right now does that change between now & then…..let’s see.#LetsGoOilers #NHL
— 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast (@2MuttsHockeyPod) August 23, 2025
As McDavid instructed the media in Calgary, all choices are on the desk.
“I might say all choices are on the desk, actually. You realize, as I stated, we’re going by means of it. I don’t have a choice both means,” McDavid told the media.
However Connor McDavid understands, because the captain of the Oilers, that his contract state of affairs and standing have the potential to be a distraction. So he needs the main focus to be on the group and their targets. Not solely is it McDavid’s objective, however the objective of the Edmonton Oilers is to return to the Stanley Cup Ultimate and full the job, hoisting the Stanley Cup.
“I need the group to be as centered, dialled in, and able to roll come day one as attainable. And we don’t want any distractions. So, yeah, as I stated, taking my time with it, and that’s it,” McDavid told the media.
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Will probably be fascinating to see what kind of deal Connor McDavid will get in the long run with the Edmonton Oilers. Nonetheless, there’s a sturdy perception, particularly amongst Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson, that discussions will start and a deal can be finalized, as he instructed Jeff Marek on the Sheet on Daily Faceoff.
“I believe that when Connor is prepared… we’ll have the dialogue and we’ll get a deal performed,” Jackson said.
So with the angle and mindset McDavid has, he might be following within the footsteps of Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs and his pal Leon Draisaitl and signing that deal proper earlier than coaching camp opens. As a result of if it lingers, the questions will solely mount until McDavid addresses it on day one in every of coaching camp, and that’s it.
Nonetheless, expectations are that he’ll signal sooner somewhat than later.
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