“If They Don’t Win Next Year, Possibly Consider Moving”: NHL Analyst Urges Connor McDavid to Be “Selfish” and Pull a LeBron James-Like Move to Pressure Oilers

As the NHL offseason ramps up and teams across the league retool their rosters for a shot at the 2025–26 Stanley Cup, one storyline continues to dominate conversations: the future of Connor McDavid in Edmonton. With two years remaining on his current deal, speculation around whether the league’s best player will re-sign with the Edmonton Oilers or explore other options is becoming increasingly intense.
Fueling the fire this week was a provocative take from an unnamed NHL analyst during