NHL Insider Shares Connor McDavid Scenario Oilers Fans Won’t Like originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Connor McDavid’s contract status has taken center stage one year before he reaches free agency, with the Edmonton Oilers virtually forced to find a way to re-sign the superstar forward before it's too late.

The Edmonton Oilers and superstar center Connor McDavid made their second straight run to the Stanley Cup Final this season. Once again, they faced the Florida Panthers in the series, and they once again came up short.

NHL Analyst Points Oilers 'Core Four' Issue If Connor McDavid Re-Signs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Connor McDavid’s next contract could reshape the Edmonton Oilers ’ salary structure, but not necessarily in a good way, at least according to former NHL player and current analyst Paul Bissonnette.