The two losses the Edmonton Oilers suffered in the last two Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers hit the franchise hard, but above all, they weighed heavily on captain Connor McDavid. In a turbulent offseason where his future remains uncertain, there is one key requirement to secure his extension.

McDavid is entering the final year of his eight-year contract with the Oilers, who have stated that his renewal is the organization’s top priority. However, there are certain conditions that must be met for the 28-year-old veteran forward to put pen to paper. Along those lines, crosscutting rumors continue to grow.

Edmonton could find itself in a situation where McDavid waits until the start of the 2025-26 NHL season to decide what he truly wants to do. Speculation is becoming the mo

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