Overview

• Connor McDavid remains unsigned and has opted to set his own timeline for extension talks.
• Bowman says he has held positive conversations with McDavid’s agent but no detailed contract negotiations have taken place.
• The general manager reiterated that securing McDavid’s extension is his top offseason priority.
• Radio commentator Bob Stauffer predicted with confidence that McDavid will re-sign by August 28.
• Hockey insider Frank Seravalli speculated that McDavid’s next deal could span four years at an average of $16 million to $17.5 million per season.