The Connor McDavid extension has been a topic of immense discourse this offseason as the Oilers star forward has been eligible for a new deal since July 1st. The longer that time goes on without a new contract, pundits continue to speculate over McDavid's future and whether that involves Edmonton as he goes into the final year of his current deal.

According to “2 Mutts Hockey,” the Oilers plan to announce the extension before Edmonton's captain skates and training camp begin in September. All signs point toward McDavid signing a short-term contract, either two or four years, with an average annual value projected between $16 million and $17.5 million.