As the NHL prepares to drop the puck on the 2025–26 season, speculation around Connor McDavid’s future is already dominating headlines. The Edmonton Oilers captain, widely considered the best player in the world, is set to hit free agency in the summer of 2026. His next move could redefine the league’s balance of power.

McDavid addressed his future in an interview with Elliotte Friedman, choosing his words carefully but leaving just enough uncertainty to spark debate. “I have all the faith in the world in this 2025–26 season, and beyond that remains to be seen,” he said. For Oilers fans, the comment was far from a definitive commitment to Alberta.

The ambiguity has opened the door to speculation across the NHL, and one of the most intriguing potential suitors is the Toronto Maple Leafs,

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