By taking less money to stay in Edmonton, Connor McDavid showed that chasing championships matters more than cash — a lesson the Blueshirts' brain trust hopes one Rangers’ star will take note of.
Connor McDavid shocked the hockey world by signing a two-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers that will carry a $12.5 million AAV, which is the same rate he's been paid at, but a discount in terms of current league dollars. The contract being struck just before the season started was an unexpected development, but the move means the noise around McDavid and his future will subside for the interim.