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Despite leading the playoffs in scoring the last two seasons, Connor McDavid couldn't prevent the Edmonton Oilers losing to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final both years.

Every chance they get with him, the media now asks Connor McDavid if he’s going to re-sign in Edmonton. The season’s about to start, and he’s got one year left on his current deal.

McDavid has a few ways of answering this simple question, and they boil down to one confusing answer – yes, but no.

He’d love to, but he has to do “what’s best for me and my family.” He’s “not in a rush to make any decision.” He was at it again during the recent Team Canada get-together, talking like he’s reciting a memorized script.

Hockey people are wondering what it all means. I guess hockey people have never been t

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