Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is arguably the best player in the NHL right now. Not everyone will agree with that statement, but he's at the very minimum at the top of the conversation for that title. Unfortunately, he came up just short for the second year in a row when it comes to a championship.

NHL insider Chris Johnston suggests Connor McDavid might opt for a shorter contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers when his current deal expires in 2026. Johnston believes McDavid, now 28, values control over his future and could leverage his continued high performance for a more lucrative,

Oilers Make First Move in Connor McDavid Contract Extension Talks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Edmonton Oilers are about to enter the most critical 12 months in franchise history since Wayne Gretzky was a member of the organization for the last time back in the 1980s.