But there will likely be a number of factors at play here. McDavid will surely get a record-setting contract, potentially of the max seven-year variety (or eight years in a sign-and-trade). He'll have to make the huge choice to leave Edmonton, of course. But if he does that, anything could happen, even a joining with the Bruins.

An emerging insider analysis is shedding light on what might be going through Connor McDavid’s mind as the Edmonton Oilers enter a critical offseason. While fans expected immediate discussions about a contract extension after the team's deep playoff run,

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates scoring during the third period against the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Calming Oilers fans, Friedman made an honest admission and said that he doesn’t expect McDavid to change teams or walk away from his situation in Edmonton.