The Edmonton Oilers have signed Connor McDavid to a contract extension for two years, and a $12.5 million AAV. and that sends shockwaves through the NHL. For fans of the other 31 teams looking to a find way that McDavid could have snuck into their lineup had he hit free agency in 2026, they're out of luck.
And for those whose teams reside in the Pacific Division, it means the Oilers aren't going anywhere anytime soon as McDavid himself confirmed he's sticking around in Alberta. Fans of the Vegas Golden Knights may be cringing the most, as it means Jack Eichel is now the prized free agent in the 2026 class unless he inks a deal to stick around in Las Vegas.