NHL Rumours: Update on Connor McDavid Extension Talks

Its time for another round of NHL rumours.

Were still a few weeks away from the start of training camp.

However, general managers still have plenty to do before the start of the season.

Some major names are eligible contract extensions.

However, its been slow-going for these big-time deals.

Theres still time for the talks to wrap up.

However, GMs dont want to leave things to chance.

One extension that is looming over the league is the one for Connor McDavid .

This edition of NHL rumours deals with an update on negotiations between him and the Edmonton Oilers.

All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.

NHL Rumours Edmonton Oilers GM Hopes to Wrap Up Connor McDavid Extension Talks Soon Rumour: Sportsnet provided an update on where talks stand between McDavid and general manager Stan Bowman.

Edmontons GM appeared on CHED 880 to speak with Bob Stauffer.

Analysis: Bowman said that they hope to get talks wrapped up soon in getting a new deal done for McDavid.

The Oilers GM said the the teams captain is one of the engines that drives the two-time Western Conference champions.

Bowman has let McDavid dictate how the talks of gone.

Edmontons GM said that hes had good talks with McDavids agent, Judd Moldaver.

The Oilers have given their star player plenty of space after another loss in the Stanley Cup Final.

However, theres plenty of urgency in trying to make sure one of the best players in the world doesnt get to the free agent market.

Bowman also revealed that there werent any detailed discussions as of the interview.

However, he said he was encouraged by the conversations that have happened so far.

Bowman thinks a deal will happen when the time is right.

What It Means The hockey world awaits to see what the McDavid contract will look like.

Other big names like Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov and Vegas Golden Knights standout Jack Eichel are also eligible to get extensions.

They are likely following the talks to see how other deals will fit accordingly.

There are a number of things to keep an eye on.

The big thing will be how much money McDavid will get, but there are other things to monitor.

Will McDavid go for the full eight years that hes eligible to receive or will he go with a mid-range deal of four or five years? This was brought up by Frank Seravalli or Bleacher Reports Open Ice.

One could see the reasoning behind this as McDavid could set up for another massive contract and to take stock of his situation.

McDavid said that his main priority is winning Stanley Cup.

He did say that hes got issues re-signing with the team if theres a window to finally end the teams three-plus decade long championship drought.

Its likely that McDavid is going to get more than what teammate Leon Draisaitl will get in this next deal.

Draisaitl is getting $14 million starting this season, but McDavids deal will likely set the market for the next couple of seasons.

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