The Edmonton Oilers remain calm as Connor McDavid enters the final year of his current contract, with CEO Jeff Jackson insisting the superstar center will remain with the team. Jackson said the organization is “not nervous” about ongoing negotiations and expects a deal will be reached in due time.

McDavid, who became eligible for a new contract on July 1, has taken a measured approach to deciding his future. At Hockey Canada’s 2025 National Teams Orientation Camp in Calgary, the Oilers captain emphasized patience. “I’ll take my time and go through everything. I have every intention to win in Edmonton. It’s my only focus, maybe next to winning a gold medal with Canada. We’re going through it slowly,” he said.

Jackson, who was McDavid’s agent when the eight-year, $100 million deal was sign

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