The Edmonton Oilers remain optimistic that star forward Connor McDavid will agree to a long-term contract extension, with general manager Stan Bowman saying this week, "he wants nothing more to win in Edmonton."

McDavid is heading toward the final season of an eight-year, $100 million contract that has paid him an average of $12.5 million per season, and officially $10 million in the 2025-26 season, tied for 25th most in the league.

Oilers teammate Leon Draisaitl is set to be the highest paid player in the NHL this season at $16.5 million.

McDavid has done more than enough to earn a significant raise, earning the Art Ross Trophy for leading the league in points five times. He is a four-time winner of the Ted Lindsay Award for league MVP as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers' Assoc

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