Summary
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has signed a two-year contract extension with the team. This extension maintains his current yearly salary of $12.5 million, making him a free agent after the 2028-29 season. Despite speculation that he could earn much more, McDavid chose to keep his salary the same.
Key Facts
- Connor McDavid is the captain of the Edmonton Oilers hockey team.
- McDavid signed a two-year contract extension maintaining a $12.5 million salary per year.
- He will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2028-29 NHL season.
- Some analysts predicted McDavid could earn up to $21.8 million yearly.
- McDavid chose not to pursue a higher salary despite a rising NHL salary cap.
- His decision was compared to a strategy by Tom Brady of taking less money.
- McDavid was previously the NHL's highest-paid player with a $100 million contract.
- McDavid's extension could allow the Oilers to improve other team areas, such as goaltending, over the next three years.
