The Connor McDavid extension announcement was a breath of fresh air for the Edmonton Oilers and their fans. It was one of the big storylines haunting Oil Country this summer and threatened to bleed into the 2025-26 National Hockey League (NHL) regular season.
Thankfully, the Oilers captain re-signed on Monday to an incredibly team-friendly two-year contract, carrying a $12.5 million annual average value. The hometown discount allows general manager Stan Bowman and Co. to make plenty of moves to ensure that the Oilers remain atop the NHL standings and can compete for a Stanley Cup again and again.