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McDavid’s extension with Oilers proves his supremely selfless

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Connor McDavid cut the Edmonton Oilers a huge break, proving he's a supremely selfless human being.

Connor McDavid took a lead from Sidney Crosby, proving what it means to be a team player with the Edmonton Oilers. | Leah Hennel/GettyImages

As the dust begins to settle on the shockwaves stemming from Connor McDavid’s two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers, one thing begins to emerge: He’s a supremely selfless person.

McDavid could have stuck it to the Oilers. He could have said, “Pay me,” and the Oilers would have done cartwheels.