
One of the very best players in the NHL is staying put.
After an offseason of speculation, superstar center Connor McDavid will be staying with the Oilers. McDavid's future in Edmonton was in question after the team lost a second straight Stanley Cup Final to the Panthers. The 2025-26 season was the last of his contract with the team and he was non-commital about his future with the Oilers after June's Stanley Cup defeat.