Paul Bissonnette Names New ‘Core 4’ for Oilers If Connor McDavid Re-Signs With Edmonton – “He’s Gonna Get $18.5M”
In a segment that lit up hockey talk shows and social media this week, former NHLer and current hockey personality Paul Bissonnette stirred the pot with a bold prediction for the Edmonton Oilers’ future. Appearing on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, Bissonnette—known for his loud opinions and strong hockey insight—named a hypothetical “new Core 4” for the Edmonton Oilers, contingent on Connor McDavid re-signing with the franchise in the coming years.
But what really turned heads was Bissonnette’s salary forecast: “He’s gonna get $18.5 million. No doubt. And he’s worth every penny.”
The Core 4: A Vision for the Oilers’ Next Era
Bissonnette’s “Core 4” includes:
1. Connor McDavid
2. Leon Draisaitl
3. Evan Bouchard
4. Dylan Holloway
While McDavid and Draisaitl are already established as two of the top players in the world, Bissonnette’s inclusion of Bouchard and Holloway signals a belief in Edmonton’s evolving identity—a transition from a top-heavy team to one built on