Overview

• McDavid told reporters in Calgary he has every intention to win in Edmonton and reiterated he is not rushing a decision on his next contract.
• TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reports the Oilers and McDavid’s camp have yet to discuss dollars or term, with agent Judd Moldaver still assessing options.
• General manager Stan Bowman has described early conversations as encouraging and said the team is respecting McDavid’s timeline for deeper talks.
• The 28-year-old enters the final season of his eight-year, $100 million contract with a $12.5 million cap hit and would be eligible for unrestricted free agency next summer.
• Analysts expect his next deal to set a top-end NHL AAV, and some reporting suggests more detailed negotiations could come between orientation camp and Oilers training camp.