Connor McDavid’s future with the Edmonton Oilers continues to be the hottest topic of the NHL offseason. Uncertainty lingers as the franchise captain expressed that his confidence in the team has never been higher “this year.” This statement has set off alarms across the league, drawing the attention of franchises like the Toronto Maple Leafs.

McDavid is in the final year of his eight-year contract with the Oilers, and his comment suggests that his stay in Edmonton could depend on the team’s immediate performance in the 2025-26 NHL season. In this context, the door opens for other interested teams.

The Maple Leafs are looking for a top-level forward to support Auston Matthews following Mitch Marner’s departure, and some rumors have suggested that McDavid could be an interesting option fo

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