What a way for the Edmonton Oilers to end the preseason. On Monday, the hockey world was stunned to find out that superstar Connor McDavid let the Oilers know that he wanted to remain in Edmonton. While McDavid wanting to stay may not have been shocking, it was the deal that he accepted that really dropped jaws. McDavid and the Oilers agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension, worth $12.5 million per year.
While that is still a lot of money, McDavid could have easily eclipsed $20 million per season if he hit free agency next summer.