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.

Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers failed to complete a trade with the Vancouver Canucks for goalie Arturs Silovs, but the organization isn't giving up. Now, reports suggest they may now be targeting one of Connor Bedard's teammates on the Chicago Blackhawks.

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.