NHL insider hints Connor McDavid may try to recruit star player to join Oilers
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All eyes in the NHL focused on Connor McDavid's future with the Oilers, but he's mostly focused on the future if the team.
NHL insiders remain very confident McDavid will re-sign in Edmonton despite approaching the regular season without a new contract. Insiders believe he's evaluating the future of the team, which may include trying to help with additions.
Connor McDavid may be trying to recruit help of players to join Oilers
According to a new update from NHL insiders David Pagnotta and Tom Gazzola, McDavid is still very likely to re-sign and maybe even help the team add. The Oilers may have even had some big preliminary discussions this offseason.
I anticipate him staying, but it wouldn't surprise me, if the opportunity arose for this team to add to this team from an impact side of things.
- David Pagnotta
- David Pagnotta
The insiders go on to suggest that the Oilers may be targeting a forward in trade, and a player who could make significant impact on the roster. With the suggestion McDavid could play a role too, there's a connection to his potential Team Canada teammates.
Given the way the Oilers forward lineup is currently constructed, an addition at forward may be a big need before the playoffs.
Other insiders have reported recently that the Oilers biggest positional trade priorities heading into this season will be at goaltending, centre, and right wing. The importance of moves may be in that exact order - but adding a star forward would be great.
After the sting of losing in the Final the last two seasons, this year is an absolute cup or bust year for Edmonton. They need to go all out in every aspect, including their management pursuing major trades for star players.,
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