Wayne Gretzky hints at future for Oilers superstar Connor McDavid
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On a recent interview on ESPN's Pat McAfee show, Edmonton Oilers legend Wayne Gretzky hinted that Oilers superstar Connor McDavid would love to remain with the Oilers am the city of Edmonton as contract talks loom.
Gretzky made a strong case during his interview that echoes what many feel McDavid's future with the Oilers as his contract comes to an end at the end of next season.
McDavid has only interest according to Gretzky
Gretzky explains that Connor McDavid has only one obsession currently which is trying to win the Stanley Cup with the Oilers against the Florida Panthers.
The Great One also tells McAfee that McDavid absolutely loves the city of Edmonton, the fans and would like to remain with the organization for many years.
The passion that McDavid has shown for the Oilers over his career has been growing at an exponential rate and it hasn't waned even during tough times. He had remained with the fan base and push through and now the team as legitimate chance of winning their 6th Stanley Cup.
McAfee ask Gretzky whether there was any comparison between himself, and McDavid and Gretzky was quick to defend McDavid as he is now the best player in the NHL.
Contract talks for McDavid will likely begin this summer
whether the Oilers win the Stanley Cup or lose this series, the subject of Connor McDavid's new contract will become #1 for the Oilers and for the NHL as many teams will wait and see what will happen between both parties.
Some fans in many pundits feel that it's a foregone conclusion that McDavid would simply re sign with the Oilers at an incredible number over 8 years which will put him alongside his best friend and teammate Leon Draisaitl for likely the remainder of their careers.
Other pundits and fans are not convinced that the Oilers would be wanting to pay the money that McDavid would be looking for considering his resume and what he brings to a team.
Several teams including the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs and other rich organizations would pull out the stops to bring McDavid to their team is he is the face of the league and may have to look elsewhere.
But for the time being, Oilers fans can enjoy the moment after taking game one and hopes to build a strong lead in Game 2 before the series switches to Florida.
Game 2 will be on Friday June 6th and game time will be at 8:00 PM eastern.
Game 2 will be on Friday June 6th and game time will be at 8:00 PM eastern.
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