Connor McDavid planting some seeds of doubt in the minds of Oiler fans when it comes to his future in Edmonton
Everyone knows that Connor McDavid is the best hockey player on the planet. Together with Leon Draisaitl, they provide quite possibly the league's best 1-2 punch. When healthy, McDavid is almost untouchable offensively, winning 5 of the last 7 Art Ross Trophies, awarded to the NHL player who leads the league in points.
McDavid has played his entire career with the Edmonton Oilers after being drafted 1st overall back in 2015. However, a recent interview yielded some very concerning comments from McDavid if you're an Oilers fan and some exciting comments if you're any one of the other 31 NHL teams.
Per an article from Sportsnet's Mark Spector's, it would appear as though McDavid is not fully committed to re-signing in Edmonton when his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season.
I don't say that to raise eyebrows or cause panic. It's just the way that it is. But love playing in Edmonton, I'm 100 per cent committed to winning in Edmonton with this group." - McDavid on what the future may hold when his contract is up in 3 years
McDavid contradicted himself when he stated that he's 100% committed to winning in Edmonton while also saying he's not sure what he'll want to do in 3 years time. At the same time, though, it's sort of understandable and relatable. Who among us knows exactly what they'll want in 3 years?
What if the playoff woes continue? What if there are other additions or departures that don't sit well with McDavid? What if he simply sees a more advantageous situation elsewhere come July 1st, 2026? It's understandable and relatable for McDavid to not know what he'll want from his life and his career in 3 years time. Who among us does know what they want or where they'll be in 3 years?
I'm sure the Oilers fanbase is a little rattled right now, but they can at least take solace in knowing that nothing is going to happen for at least the next 3 years, barring McDavid coming out and demanding a trade, which doesn't appear likely. One thing is for sure, though - in his attempts to instill some confidence among the fanbase that there's a good chance he retires an Oiler, he may have just done the opposite and planted some seeds of doubt.
Obviously, with McDavid having grown up a Leafs fan and the Toronto fanbase being completely rational and reasonable, I'm sure this won't turn into "McDavid is coming home" theories. Right?.. right?
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AOUT 24 | 539 ANSWERS Connor McDavid planting some seeds of doubt in the minds of Oiler fans when it comes to his future in Edmonton Will Connor McDavid leave Edmonton in the summer of 2026 as a free agent? | ||
| Yes | 294 | 54.5 % |
| No | 154 | 28.6 % |
| It's too early to tell | 91 | 16.9 % |
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