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Connor McDavid’s extension makes life harder for the LA Kings in every way

The Los Angeles Kings might be dealing with their nightmare scenario when it comes to Connor McDavid.

Connor McDavid, Phillip Danault, Los Angeles Kings | Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

While it was unlikely, as long as Connor McDavid went without a contract extension, it would give the Los Angeles Kings a glimmer of hope. The ideal scenario would be for him to follow in the footsteps of Wayne Gretzky and make the switch from the Edmonton Oilers to the Kings, likely as a free agent.

As speculation grew about McDavid's potential next stop, the Kings were often mentioned as one of those top contenders.