Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates scoring during the third period against the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Calming Oilers fans, Friedman made an honest admission and said that he doesn’t expect McDavid to change teams or walk away from his situation in Edmonton.

NHL insider Bob Stauffer believes that Connor McDavid will eventually sign with the Oilers, but the twist is that it may not be for as long as fans had hoped.

After the exit interview by Oilers captain Connor McDavid on Thursday, you know that was not what you want to hear if you’re an Edmonton fan. McDavid admitted that he will take some time to digest losing his second consecutive Stanley Cup Final before turning his attention to a potential contract extension.