Edmonton Oilers hockey boss Jeff Jackson went on Oilers Now to address with host Bob Stauffer all the rumours and nervous talk around Connor McDavid ’s negotiation for a new contract. Article content

“We’re confident we’re going to get a deal done,” Jackson said, saying he had spoken for an hour earlier in the day with McDavid’s agent Judd Moldaver. Article content Article content

Term is still an issue, Jackson said, with any and all term lengths still being considered by McDavid and his camp.

“It’s not as straightforward sometimes as people would like it to be. He’s just taking his time.”

Jackson pointed out it’s only September 2 and the season doesn’t start for five weeks.

“We’re going to get it done at some point, I’m confident of that,” Jackson said.

He added McDavid is n

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