The anticipation is very palpable in Edmonton as the Oilers superstar and captain, Connor McDavid is eligible for a contract extension and has been since July 1st. Fans have long been speculating on if McDavid will stick around or if he will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2026.
Many fans of a particular team in Canada -- the Toronto Maple Leafs -- are salivating at the thought of McDavid sprinting home, as he was born and raised just outside of Toronto, Ontario in what is known as the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This would be similar to former Leafs captain John Tavares, who left the New York Islanders to sign with his hometown team.