Keeping his salary steady was a choice McDavid felt he had to make to help the Oilers compete for the Stanley Cup.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid explained why his contract situation differed from that of Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov.

Connor McDavid had a pair of goals and Evan Bouchard added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers exploded for five second-period goals to get past the sizzling Utah Mammoth 6-3 on Tuesday night.

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers agreed to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $12.5 million on Monday.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has voiced his concerns about the NHL's salary cap, which he feels limits player earnings. His recent two-year, $25 million extension, a de facto pay cut, prioritizes team building over personal wealth.

The speculation around Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers can be put to rest, at least for now. McDavid has signed a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Oilers, the team announced Monday .

The Edmonton Oilers lost 4–3 in overtime to the New York Rangers on Thursday at Rogers Place. J.T. Miller scored the winner at two minutes, 49 seconds of overtime with a wrist shot under Stuart Skinner’s blocker. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch was unhappy with the way the game turned in the third period.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has signed a new contract. He chose a deal that keeps his salary lower than he could have earned. This decision