The Edmonton Oilers' nightmare is over : Connor McDavid is signing a contract extension to remain with the club. While it looked like McDavid could start the regular season without a contract extension, talks began to move quickly on Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman, and the captain will be staying with the team past the 2025-26 season. Expand Tweet

While McDavid committed to the Oilers, it isn't for as long as some fans might like to see. Elliotte Friedman reported that the deal is for only two years with an annual value of $12.5 million. Clearly, McDavid is sacrificing some salary to ensure the team has the cap to stay competitive.

The Oilers were in danger of losing their captain as he questioned the long-term viability of the Oilers remaining a Stanley Cup contender.

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