Although he won’t be a free agent until the end of the next campaign, Connor McDavid’s contractual situation has been the subject of much discussion this summer, with many agreeing that he should sign a long-term deal with the Oilers.

"Having some new faces in here, some young blood and playing with new guys, it can be exciting. It's a new project and something to work on and build on," the Oilers captain said

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Just got off the phone with a major source who confirmed what two sources earlier today told me: This is a pivotal weekend for the future of the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid.

The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, are positioned to be aggressive if McDavid tests free agency. Following Mitch Marner’s departure to the Vegas Golden Knights, Toronto has both the cap flexibility and the motivation to chase a marquee name.

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Connor McDavid’s upcoming 2026 free agency decision could shape the Maple Leafs’ long-term plans around Auston Matthews, fueling speculation about Toronto’s strategic future.

Connor McDavid doesn't have a contract beyond this season, the Panthers start their Stanley Cup defense without Matthew Tkachuk and nearly a third of NHL teams have a new coach.