Overview

• Speaking at Hockey Canada’s orientation camp in Calgary, McDavid said he has "every intention to win in Edmonton" and that "all options are on the table" regarding timing.
• TSN reports there has been no back-and-forth on salary or length with agent Judd Moldaver, as McDavid says he is working through the process with his family and representation.
• General manager Stan Bowman describes early conversations as positive while deferring to McDavid’s timeline, and CEO Jeff Jackson says a deal will come when McDavid is ready.
• Elliotte Friedman cautions the situation could become a major distraction if unresolved as training camp opens Sept. 17 and the season begins Oct. 8, though McDavid says he wants to avoid distractions.
• McDavid became extension‑eligible July 1 and is entering the final year of an eight‑year, $100 million deal, with cap growth projections suggesting his next contract could exceed $20 million annually under the 20% cap rule.