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.

Despite all the buzz around Connor McDavid this offseason, the likely outcome is still that he stays with the Oilers.