Overview

• McDavid delivered 100 regular-season points and paced the playoffs with 33 points during Edmonton’s second straight Stanley Cup Final appearance.
• He has stated he’s in no rush to sign a new deal and will base any extension on the team’s long-term window to win.
• GM Stan Bowman has declared McDavid re-signing the franchise’s top offseason focus and freed cap space through trades and contract adjustments.
• NHL insiders report that the Maple Leafs, Kings, Rangers and Lightning are quietly preparing for his potential unrestricted free agency in July 2026.
• Oilers broadcaster Gene Principe and analyst Elliotte Friedman have expressed confidence that McDavid will ultimately remain in Edmonton.