McDavid's two-year extension to 25M total keeps Edmonton’s path to a Cup in sight, shaped by a data-driven, patient negotiation that prioritizes fit and future cap room over a long max-term deal.

McDavid drives Edmonton’s offense and, with a growing cap hit next season, provides a platform for bigger wings to emerge via trade or cap-driven moves. His playmaking and scoring pace elevate any winger who lands on his line.

McDavid’s fantasy ceiling hinges on goaltending stability. With an improved crease, expect higher goal pace, assists, and more favorable power-play outcomes. The Oilers’ net stability will directly influence his counting stats and playoff odds, making goalie moves a pivotal factor for fantasy rosters.

Connor McDavid was the target of Tyler Myers’ slash in the third period of the Canucks-Oilers game. The incident drew a fine for Myers from the DPS, with no on-ice penalty for the slash.

McDavid’s two-year, 25M deal serves as a cap-flexibility counterpoint to Kaprizov’s mega-pact, illustrating how elite stars can co-exist with added roster-building moves as teams chase Cups.