Connor McDavid Signs Team-Friendly Two-Year Extension!

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Connor McDavid has signed a two-year, $25 million extension with the Edmonton Oilers, keeping his AAV at $12.5 million — the same cap hit he’s carried since 2017.

For Edmonton, this is a dream scenario: the best player in the world leaves millions on the table, giving the Oilers crucial flexibility to build a contender around him. McDavid could easily have commanded $16–17 million annually in today’s market, but doing so would have crippled Edmonton’s chances of surrounding him with the support needed to finally capture the Stanley Cup.

For McDavid, the short-term deal is equally smart. It allows him to control his future, giving him the option to reassess Edmonton’s direction in just two years. If the team fails to progress, he maintains the freedom to explore other opportunities — while still setting himself up for a monster long-term payday down the road.

In many ways, McDavid’s path mirrors a growing trend among NHL superstars. Where Kirill Kaprizov pushed for maximum dollars, McDavid opted for leverage, flexibility, and team competitiveness. Both strategies highlight how elite players are learning to navigate the rising salary cap to maximize both their careers and their legacies.






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