Edmonton Oilers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today, the club has agreed to terms with centre on a three-year entry level contract.
McDavid, 18, has spent the past three seasons with the Ontario Hockey League’s Erie Otters, recording 285 points (97G, 188A), 104 penalty minutes and a +83 rating in 166 career games. His 285 points are second most in Otters franchise history.
In 47 games with Erie last season, McDavid posted 120 points (44G, 76A), 48 penalty minutes and a +60 rating. He ranked third in OHL scoring with 120 points and tied for third in goals (44) and assists (76).