"The 28-year-old center is considered by many to be the best hockey player in the world. He has 1,082 points in 712 career games, with 361 goals. He's won five scoring titles and three Hart trophies as regular-season MVP. He also became the second skater ever to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in a losing effort in 2024."
"McDavid made his decision Monday morning, an NHL source told ESPN, and the contract talks were completed within hours. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent after this season -- his 11th with the Oilers -- after signing an eight-year, $100 million deal in July 2017. The potential availability of the player considered the best in the world sparked speculation about his future, but remaining in Edmonton was always considered the likeliest outcome."
Connor McDavid signed a two-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers worth $12.5 million per season, with talks completed within hours after his decision on Monday morning. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent after this season, following an eight-year, $100 million deal signed in July 2017. McDavid has 1,082 points in 712 career games with 361 goals, five scoring titles, three Hart trophies and the 2024 Conn Smythe as a skater in a losing effort. He led the Oilers to back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances, both losses to the Florida Panthers. McDavid evaluated the team’s contention window amid an aging core and lingering goaltending questions; teammate Leon Draisaitl signed an eight-year extension in September 2024.
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