Insider provides update on Connor McDavid's contract extension
Elliotte Friedman gives fans some insight into Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers.
By now, everyone in Oil Country should know that superstar Leon Draisaitl was just inked to a monster 8 year $14 MM AAV contract extension. With that being said, this has major implications for McDavid's extension set to happen in 2025-26.
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman discussed the possible implications and strategy under Edmonton's signing of Draisaitl and how it sets the stage for McDavid's future with the franchise during the September 6 episode of the "32 Thoughts" podcast.
«With [Draisaitl] now signed is it all but a slam dunk that Connor McDavid follows suit a year from now," Friedman said.
"I think McDavid is staying," Friedman said. "You don't think that Leon Draisaitl knows exactly what Connor McDavid is thinking? He knows what Connor McDavid is thinking. This was not a Leon Draisaitl negotiation, this was a Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid negotiation."
According to Elliotte Friedman, Connor McDavid is a "slam dunk" to re-sign with the Oilers come 2025-26. Friedman, who is rarely incorrect on these matters has given Oil Country a huge reason to smile.
Source: Athlon Sports
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