Edmonton Oilers issued a major warning over Connor McDavid's future following Leon Draisaitl's extension
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The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for another big summer in 2025 when Connor McDavid is up for an extension, and fans could be worried about that situation.
Tuesday was a massive day for the Edmonton Oilers, as superstar forward Leon Draisaitl locked in for a further eight years, becoming the highest paid player in the NHL, with the deal earning him $14 million per season over that time. While there was plenty of positivity among the Oilers fans, comments from the star forward himself could raise question marks over the future of Connor McDavid, who is due an extension in the summer of 2025.
«Connor's going to do what's best for him, right?» he said on Tuesday when asked about each of them doing what's best for themselves. «That's just the way this works, and it's supposed to work this way. I did what I felt was best for me personally.
«Do I hope Connor follows along? I'd be lying if I said no. Of course I want him to stay on board, and i want all our pieces to stay on board.»
«Do I hope Connor follows along? I'd be lying if I said no. Of course I want him to stay on board, and i want all our pieces to stay on board.»
With two years left on his current deal, McDavid will be paid $12.5 million AAV over that time, but given his success over the past five years, there's no doubting that he will far surpass the $14 million deal signed by Draisaitl, but now the question is, how much will he get paid?
According to James Mirtle of The Athletic, 15% of the salary cap may not be enough to satisfy McDavid, who continues to shatter records, putting himself on pace to become one of the greatest players in NHL history.
"McDavid is, in short, one of one. And one of the best players to ever play the sport.
Fifteen percent isn't going to work.»
Fifteen percent isn't going to work.»
Plenty can happen between now and July of 2025 when McDavid is officially up for an extension, and while there's optimism that he will remain with Edmonton, the subtle comments from Draisaitl suggest it may not be as much of a done deal as once thought.
Source: Hockey FeedWarning issued in situation concerning Connor McDavid in Edmonton
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