In Calgary, the fans at the Edmonton Oilers -Flames rookie content on Sunday afternoon chanted, “McDavid’s leaving” late in the third period.

In Toronto, the radio shows, newspaper columns and podcasts are still full of questions, if not outright doubts, about Oilers captain McDavid signing a new contact in Edmonton. Article content Article content

But all that said, McDavid will indeed be signing a new contract with the Edmonton Oilers . That has become clear. Article content

The preseason hasn't even started, but Flames fans are already taunting the #Oilers about McDavid's contract

A "McDavid's leaving" chant broke out in the third period of Sunday's rookie game in Calgary. pic.twitter.com/J9Us05H2DZ — Preston Hodgkinson (@NHLHodgkinson) September 15, 2025

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