What will ‘factor’ in Connor McDavid’s Oilers contract talks
The Edmonton Oilers signed Leon Draisaitl to a huge eight-year contract extension this summer. Edmonton’s front office did well to sign Draisaitl and avoid losing him to NHL Free Agency next summer for nothing. However, they have to get back into the negotiating room sometime soon, this time with Connor McDavid.
McDavid is eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1, 2025. The Oilers superstar signed an eight-year, $100 million contract extension in 2017. But he figures to earn a healthy raise on his next deal. McDavid isn’t taking these talks lightly, either. He is considering everything ahead of contract discussions with Edmonton.
“Everything’s a factor,” the 27-year-old said, via NHL.com. “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. I think there are so many factors that go into a decision like that.”
