The Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid signed a two-year contract extension worth $12.5 million, prioritizing team success over being the highest-paid player in the NHL, as he aims to extend the team’s competitive window. Coach Kris Knoblauch praised McDavid’s selflessness, noting his commitment to teamwork, while the Oilers are favored to win the Stanley Cup, emphasizing their championship aspirations with key players under contract for several seasons.
