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Insider provides update on Connor McDavid's contract extension

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Finnegan Frost
September 9, 2024 (10:20)

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Elliotte Friedman gives fans some insight into Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers.

By now, everyone in Oil Country should know that superstar Leon Draisaitl was just inked to a monster 8 year $14 MM AAV contract extension. With that being said, this has major implications for McDavid's extension set to happen in 2025-26.

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman discussed the possible implications and strategy under Edmonton's signing of Draisaitl and how it sets the stage for McDavid's future with the franchise during the September 6 episode of the "32 Thoughts" podcast.

«With [Draisaitl] now signed is it all but a slam dunk that Connor McDavid follows suit a year from now," Friedman said.

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"I think McDavid is staying," Friedman said. "You don't think that Leon Draisaitl knows exactly what Connor McDavid is thinking? He knows what Connor McDavid is thinking. This was not a Leon Draisaitl negotiation, this was a Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid negotiation."

According to Elliotte Friedman, Connor McDavid is a "slam dunk" to re-sign with the Oilers come 2025-26. Friedman, who is rarely incorrect on these matters has given Oil Country a huge reason to smile.

Source: Athlon Sports 0:04 / 0:15 Elliotte Friedman Drops Take on Oilers' Connor McDavid's Future

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