Agent reveals Connor McDavid rejected $152M mega extension to prioritize Oilers’ salary cap flexibility

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has signed a two-year, $25 million contract extension, a move his agent revealed was a deliberate choice to prioritize team building over a record-breaking deal. This decision, well below his market value, grants the Oilers crucial salary cap flexibility to pursue a Stanley Cup, showcasing McDavid’s commitment to winning.