The Flyers were never going to have a realistic chance at Connor McDavid if he became an unrestricted free agent, but his contract extension with the Oilers could be part of a harsh lesson about the Flyers' rebuild plan.
As news of Connor McDavid's new contract that will keep him with the Edmonton Oilers until 2028 broke on the eve of the NHL season, you could almost audibly hear the grumbles of 31 other fanbases who won't be getting a crack at a generational player in free agency next year.