NHL trade rumor: Connor McDavid might re-sign with Oilers but other teams are also in the mix says NHL insider | NHL News

Connor McDavid’s future with the Oilers remains uncertain.(Image via Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers’ captain and one of the most talented players in the league, is all set to become a free agent once his contract with the Oilers expire at the end of the 2025-26 season. The star player has not yet signed a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers’ yet and fans are panicking about it. But now, NHL insider Chris Johnston has spoken about what might be going on in Connor McDavid’s mind.

NHL Insider Chris Johnston reveals what Connor McDavid would end up doing after his contract with the Edmonton Oilers ends

A few hours ago, the NHL insider Chris Johnston spoke about Connor McDavid’s situation with his team, the Edmonton Oilers.Chris Johnston said, “I don’t really know. It’s too soon to say or to handicap who’s the most likely to sign him or anything like that. Again, probably the most likely is Edmonton frankly to re-sign Connor McDavid if we’re being clear here.”Chris Johnson added, “He’s still at the peak of his game. He would be doing it at this time when the cap is like taking a monster leap. This really unique period in time. You know it must be in his mind a little bit.”

Are there other teams that the Oilers’ captain, Connor McDavid, might be interested in?

However, NHL insider Chris Johnston has also added that there might be other teams which are also interested in signing a deal with Connor McDavid, even though no team has been named by him.At the moment, the situation between Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers is pretty tricky. On one side, Connor McDavid has been with the Edmonton Oilers since the beginning of his debut in the NHL. But many fans have also felt that Connor McDavid desperately wants to win a Stanley Cup and that might not be possible if he stays in the team.For the last season, Connor McDavid looked pretty focused and motivated to win the Stanley Cup for his team. But luck was not on their side as they faced a second devastating loss against the Florida Panthers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals.Currently, neither Connor McDavid nor the Edmonton Oilers have commented on the speculations yet.

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