CONFIRMED: Connor McDavid, Oilers agree to contract extension; Edmonton signs three-time league MVP to two-year deal following other though Naming…

Connor McDavid, Oilers agree to contract extension; Edmonton signs three-time league MVP to two-year deal following other though…

In a major development for the NHL, Edmonton Oilers superstar and three-time league MVP Connor McDavid has agreed to a two-year contract extension, keeping the face of the franchise in Edmonton through the 2027–28 season.

The new deal, finalized after several weeks of speculation, solidifies McDavid’s commitment to the Oilers amid growing rumors about his future and potential free agency moves. Sources close to the team indicate the agreement was reached following “thorough discussions” between McDavid’s camp and team executives, ensuring stability for a club poised for another deep playoff run.

McDavid, widely regarded as the best player in hockey, continues to elevate his game year after year. The 28-year-old forward led the league in points last season and carried Edmonton to the Western Conference Finals.

“Edmonton is home,” McDavid said in a brief statement. “I believe in this team and in what we’re building together.”

The Oilers, who have built their roster around McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, now focus on maintaining momentum toward their ultimate goal — bringing the Stanley Cup back to Edmonton for the first time since 1990.

This extension reaffirms McDavid’s status not only as the heart of the Oilers but as the cornerstone of the NHL’s modern era.