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Connor McDavid admits to being "loyal" to the oil

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Finnegan Frost
September 11, 2024  (4:48 PM)
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In a recent interview, Connor McDavid admits that his loyalty to Edmonton is a huge factor regarding his future contract consideration.

According to NHL's Mike Zeisberger, Connor McDavid broke into a wry grin when asked if the recent megacontract signed by his pal and teammate Leon Draisaitl might affect his own long-term future with the Edmonton Oilers.

«Everything's a factor,» the 27-year-old replied at the NHL North American Player Media Tour on Tuesday. «Obviously, my loyalty to Edmonton, the fans, the organization, the loyalty to the players, all while understanding my will to win, my desire to win. All while balancing my family, my need to see them and spend time with them and make sure the people I care about are good.

«I think there are so many factors that go into a decision like that.»

Its also no secret that his best friend on the team, Leon Draisaitl recently inked an 8 year $14 MM AAV contract extension with the Oilers. Further reports indicate that Leon also purchased a home next door to McDavid, hinting that the pair wish to remain together for years to come.

Although McDavid tends to give bleak responses pertaining to matters concerning his future contract, its clear where is overall mind-frame is at. McDavid is the captain of the team, and is dearly loved in the City of Champions.

Making his way to the Stanley Cup Final last season, it's clear that McDavid will find the most success playing alongside Leon in the Canadian Prairies. As it stands, McDavid is loyal to the Oil.

When discussing the one-two punch McDavid and Draisaitl have been in the League, consider this: McDavid has the most points of any player since 2015 (982). The second most? Draisaitl (841).

Source: NHL
McDavid says loyalty, family, winning key factors in new Oilers contract

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