Connor McDavid’s offseason remarks on Thursday have, once again, sparked a whirlwind of speculation across the NHL.
While he hasn’t signed an extension with the Oilers yet, insiders say his words and actions are forcing other teams to consider the unthinkable: could the league’s best player hit free agency next July?
Some see his focus on winning and building a championship-level team in Edmonton as a sign he’s committed, while others wonder if recent playoff disappointments have him weighing options elsewhere. While Elliotte Friedman suggested it's a "loser's game" to try and guess what is going through McDavid's mind, what do you think — is McDavid staying loyal to Edmonton, or is the free-agent possibility real?
“Is This Real?” Insider Says McDavid’s Comments Has NHL on Alert
Connor McDavid’s contract status has clearly become the NHL’s biggest storyline heading into the 2025–26 season. Fans and media are hanging on every word McDavid says and reading into the things he doesn't say. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman says the hockey world is right to be on edge.