Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is entering into the final year of his eight-year, $100 million contract signed in 2017.

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.

Speculation swirls around Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers as his contract nears its end without extension talks. NHL insider Chris Jo