Overview

• Connor McDavid says he’s not in a rush to decide on his next contract and will take weeks to consult with his agent and family.
• The Oilers captain, a three-time Hart Trophy winner, enters the final season of his eight-year, $100 million deal and becomes extension-eligible on July 1.
• He recorded 26 goals and 74 assists in 67 regular-season games and added 33 points across 22 playoff contests last season.
• NHL reporter Jason Gregor predicted a shorter, five-year extension for McDavid with an average annual value around $15.5–$16 million.
• On the heels of Edmonton’s second straight Stanley Cup Final loss, the team faces key offseason decisions around its core roster and salary-cap structure.