Connor McDavid did not want a raise. He wants to win the Stanley Cup.

McDavid signed his long-awaited contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, taking far less money than projected for the best hockey player in the world in the aim of pursuing his first championship.

The three-time MVP and the only NHL organization he has played with finalized a two-year, $25 million contract on the eve of the start of the season. McDavid will count $12.5 million against the cap from 2026-28, the same average salary he has had since 2019.

McDavid will not even be the highest-paid player on his own team, settling for more than $1 million a year less than longtime running mate Leon Draisaitl.

“Connor’s commitment to our team and our city is surpassed only by his singular focus on bringing a

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