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Elliotte Friedman reports Connor McDavid’s extension is ‘lower than we thought’

Friedman believes the Oilers captain's next contract may not carry the record-breaking price tag as expected.

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Connor McDavid’s future with the Edmonton Oilers remains the most pressing storyline in the NHL, and Elliotte Friedman has offered a new twist on which way this saga could possibly go.

Speaking on the latest episode of 32 Thoughts, Friedman suggested McDavid’s next contract may not carry the record-breaking price tag that many expected. Instead, it is likely to actually come in at a lower number.