NHL Analyst Interprets Connor McDavid's Message as Sign He Won't Leave Oilers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With Connor McDavid now eligible to sign a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, all eyes remain on the face of the NHL and the impending decision on his future.

The entire NHL is eyeing next offseason with Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid scheduled to become a free agent. If McDavid were to hit the open market, there would be no shortage of aggressive suitors to bring him in.

Hidden under the warm days and 9:49 p.m. sunsets is an unwavering anxiety about Connor McDavid, his next contract, and future NHL seasons without the team’s brilliant captain. Insiders universally agree McDavid is likely to sign, with most of the media speculation surrounding length of contract.