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McDavid Keeps Oilers Guessing With 'No Term' Option as Final Contract Year Begins

The remark heightens talk of him reaching free agency next summer, pressuring Edmonton to navigate a season under intense scrutiny.

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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid speaks to students at Ottewell School after they won a draw to welcome the captain to their school on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in Edmonton. He was there as part of the Ben Stelter School Fundraiser, in which 10 schools in Edmonton and the capital region raised more than $73,000 for the Ben Stelter Foundation to help bring proton therapy to Edmonton.

Overview

  • Connor McDavid has not signed an extension as he enters the final season of his eight-year, $100 million contract with Edmonton.
  • Asked about term, McDavid said all options are on the table, explicitly mentioning short term, long term and “no term.”
  • Media analysis notes that “no term” could mean playing out the deal and hitting unrestricted free agency on July 1, 2026.
  • Podcast pundit Matt Murley predicted McDavid will leave in free agency, while broader coverage continues to speculate on possible destinations such as the Maple Leafs.
  • Commentary warns the delay could become a season-long distraction and argues roster choices—especially in goal—may influence McDavid’s decision, with one discussion raising Carter Hart as a potential option if he is reinstated.