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?