Top NHL Insider reveals major update on Connor McDavid contract extension

«Team Canada meets next week in Calgary,» Friedman said on the episode that was recorded on August 22nd. «I would expect after Connor McDavid is done there and he goes back to Edmonton, they will work on getting this done.»

Orientation camp for Team Canada is expected to be in Calgary, on August 26-28. Following that, McDavid will prepare for Oilers' training camp in mid-September, and the start of the pre-season games. Then the 2025-26 season begins on October 8 against Calgary..

If there is one thing all top-athletes have in common, it's dedication and complete commitment to their craft, and a sharp focus on the moment, the next play, the next game. Distractions are avoided at all costs - it affects the way they play.

That leaves very little room for Connor McDavid to focus on his extension. In fact, he will likely sign in the next few weeks, or even days? NHL Insiders recently posted this on social media:

'We are hearing that the contract extension for Connor McDavid will most likely happen after the Team Canada Orientation Camp which is August 26th to the 28th in Calgary.

The plan is to announce the contract extension before the Captain Skates begin & Training Camp starts.

We believe it could be a 2 year deal or a 4 year deal as the
@EdmontonOilers already know McDavid won't be signing an 8 year extension this time around.'

The contract details are based more on speculation, than actual fact. When Connor will sign, however, seems to be based more on fact - that McDavid will want the media distraction out of the way before the puck drops October 8.