At long last, Connor McDavid has come to a decision on his future.
The world’s best player has kept everyone anxiously waiting, but he will be extending his time with the Edmonton Oilers.
Multiple insiders around the league started to learn of the news early Monday afternoon, and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared this on X (formerly Twitter).
“We are trending towards a Connor McDavid extension today,” Friedman said.
“Let’s update this: Connor McDavid will be extending with the Edmonton Oilers,” Friedman added.
Let’s update this: Connor McDavid will be extending with the Edmonton Oilers https://t.co/wrBdlSUlaY
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 6, 2025
The 28-year-old will be entering the final season of the eight-year, $100 million extension he signed with the Oilers back in 2017, which could have led him to become a UFA come July 1, 2026.
He’s coming off his fifth consecutive 100+ point season, having notched 100 points (26 goals, 74 assists) in just 67 games played in 2024-25.
Details of the contract
While Connor McDavid signing a contract extension to remain an Edmonton Oiler isn’t too much of a surprise, the average annual salary and term on the deal might shock some people.
The Oilers revealed on X that it will be a two-year, $25 million contract, which will keep the captain at the exact same $12.5 million cap hit he was previously making.
THE CAPTAIN 🫡
The #Oilers have signed forward Connor McDavid to a two-year contract extension with an AAV of $12.5 million! pic.twitter.com/UYpGe4NKkx
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 6, 2025
It’s always been clear that McDavid wants one thing and one thing only: to win a Stanley Cup. He’s put that on full display with this new contract, taking what everyone considers to be a major discount at less than $13 million per season, while keeping his options open for a potential change in three years time.
It’s now on the Edmonton Oilers to do absolutely everything in their power to surround him with a roster that’s capable of winning that elusive championship, and they have the next three years to do it.
