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Connor McDavid Expected to Extend Contract with Oilers

8/10/2025

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Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers hangs in the balance as he nears the end of his $100 million contract. Amid swirling rumors of a potential short-term deal driven by salary cap pressures, NHL insider Jason Gregor confidently predicts McDavid will choose to extend his contract, keeping the Oilers in the championship race.

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Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers hangs in the balance as he nears the end of his $100 million contract. Amid swirling rumors of a potential short-term deal driven by salary cap pressures, NHL insider Jason Gregor confidently predicts McDavid will choose to extend his contract, keeping the Oilers in the championship race.