Connor McDavid has signed a contract extension with the Oilers

Crédit: SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 18: Connor McDavid #97 celebrates an empty net goal with Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers during the third period against the Florida Panthers in Game Five of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 18, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

We’ve been talking about this one for most of the summer, but now we’ve reached the finish line: Connor McDavid signed a contract extension with the Oilers today. The Edmonton club captain wanted to stay, but we also knew he wanted to win. Clearly, Oilers management have sold him on a plan that he likes, and that allows him to believe he has a chance of lifting the Stanley Cup in Canada.

McDavid also made the announcement himself on social networks, posting a message to say that his journey continues with the Oilers.

And clearly, it’s going to be a party today in Edmonton:

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