The situation of the unresolved contract of Connor McDavid hangs on the Edmonton Oilers as the training camp opens.
Captain Superstar is entering the last season of his eight -year -old American agreement and $ 100 million and has been eligible to sign an extension since July 1. McDavid has repeatedly said that he wants to take his time before deciding his future.
The general manager of the Oilers, Stan Bowman, said he and McDavid have had conversations about the next season and the direction of the team in the future.
The GM expressed its confidence in extending generational talent, pointing out McDavid’s declared desire to raise the Stanley Cup in Edmonton. The oilers come from a second consecutive defeat against Florida in the final.
Bowman also said that the Oilers will not chase the former Philadelphia goalkeeper, Carter Hart, originally from Sherwood Park, Alta., Despite the search for a long time of the team of an update in the position.
Hart was one of the five players acquitted in July for positions of sexual assault derived from an incident in London, Ontario, in 2018, when they were members of the Junior Junior Junior team in Canada.
Since then, the NHL has restored players, making them eligible to sign contracts on October 15 and participate in the Games on December 1.
