BREAKING NEWS: Excitement Hits Edmonton as Connor McDavid Signs Record-Breaking 8-Year Contract Extension With Oilers, Cementing His Legacy as the Franchise Cornerstone
Edmonton, AB – July 15, 2025
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the hockey world and ignited celebrations across Edmonton, superstar forward Connor McDavid has signed a record-breaking 8-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, ensuring he will remain the face of the franchise—and arguably the NHL—for the foreseeable future.
The contract, reportedly worth $136 million USD, averages $17 million per season, making it the highest annual average value (AAV) in NHL history. This deal surpasses previous records held by fellow elite players and firmly establishes McDavid as not only the highest-paid player in the league but also the centerpiece of Edmonton’s long-term ambitions.
A Defining Moment in Franchise History
Connor McDavid has long been regarded as the most electrifying player in the game today. Since being drafted first overall by the Oilers in 2015, he has consistently delivered jaw-dropping performances, earning multiple Hart Trophies, Art Ross scoring titles, and unanimous praise from teammates, coaches, and fans alike.
Now entering his 11th NHL season, McDavid’s decision to commit long-term to Edmonton is not only a massive vote of confidence in the organization’s direction, but a career-defining choice that ensures he’ll likely retire as an Oiler. The 28-year-old superstar made his intentions clear during a press conference held at Rogers Place.
> “This city, this team, and these fans mean everything to me,” McDavid said. “I believe in what we’re building here. We’ve come so close, and I want to finish what we started. I want to win here—for the city, for the fans, for the people who believed in us from the beginning.”
A Commitment to Winning
This extension doesn’t come in a vacuum. Over the past several seasons, the Edmonton Oilers have steadily evolved into one of the NHL’s elite teams.