McDavid can command whatever he wants on his next deal. He’s regarded as the NHL’s best player. He has five scoring titles and three MVPs in nine full seasons. He became the fourth-fastest and fourth-youngest player to reach 1,000 points last month.

With free agency slowly but surely approaching, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has revealed his top priority before making a contract decision next July. Speaking with The Athletic's Daniel Nugent-Bowman on Tuesday,

Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers is uncertain, with his next move set to shape the NHL franchise's path.

Ekholm has been one of the best all-around defencemen in the NHL since the Oilers acquired him from Nashville on Feb. 28, 2023. The Oilers have a 64 goals-for percentage with him on the ice at five-on-five over that span. They have a 53 goals-for percentage under the same scenario this season.

As Connor McDavid approaches the opportunity to sign a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers next summer, Pierre LeBrun reports that the superstar’s focus is clear: winning trumps everything.