The summer-long saga between Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers could finally be gaining clarity. After months of speculation across the NHL, a new report hints at the captain’s asking price in Northern Alberta. As has been made clear, McDavid is embracing a “win-now” mentality—and his reported new deal would reflect that.

Needless to say, there isn’t a price high enough to steer the Oilers away from re-signing McDavid. Whatever number the centerman and his camp land on, Edmonton will nod in approval. After all, money comes and goes—but a talent like McDavid may never grace the NHL again.

However, McDavid can only stay in Edmonton for so much time if the Oilers keep falling short of the Stanley Cup time and again. The best player in the NHL has never felt what reigning supreme (team-

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