Connor McDavid is taking his time before signing an extension with the Edmonton Oilers. At this stage in the NHL offseason, the captain can’t stress that enough. However, his latest comments could be encouraging for the fanbase in the Gateway to the North.

The Oilers don’t know how to convince McDavid of re-signing in Edmonton. The captain himself states the delay isn’t due to anything the franchise has or hasn’t done. Instead, it’s about himself being fully confident this is the right place to win in the NHL.

Regardless, the Oilers are facing pressure to perform during the 2025–26 NHL season. After all, McDavid’s future is on the line. Whether he stays or decides to leave might depend on how Edmonton fares this season. If that’s how it all goes, then McDavid’s comment after the opening

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