Details emerge regarding Connor McDavid's next contract
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The Edmonton Oilers have a huge boost in keeping Connor McDavid around next offseason: CEO Jeff Jackson, who used to be McDavid's agent, knows his plans inside and out.
Right before the Oilers brought in new GM Stan Bowman, Jeff Jackson made some comments that hit differently now that Draisaitl's 8 year record-breaking $14 million AAV extension is official.
Jackson talked about how Connor and Leon are not just teammates but close friends who genuinely believe they can win together.
These guys are tight. They train and workout simultaneously in the offseason. They vacation together. They share an abundance of off-ice information with each other, and Jackson knows this firsthand from his time as Connor's agent.
Look, these guys are very close friends. They're confidants of each other, they share lots. I know that because I was with Connor for years as his agent, and I know the deep relationship that Leon and Connor have.
So with today's news that Draisaitl is locked in long-term, everyone in the hockey world sees it as a clear signal, McDavid's market-setting extension is likely coming next offseason.
For these two, it's not just about contracts and business, rather wanting to keep a winning partnership going for as long as possible.
With both of them secured, the Oilers are set to be Cup contenders for years to come as long as Connor and Leon are in their prime.
Source: Oilers Daily
Connor McDavid's former agent reveals plans for next contract
Connor McDavid's former agent reveals plans for next contract
| POLL | ||
3 SEPTEMBRE | 74 ANSWERS Details emerge regarding Connor McDavid's next contract Do you think Leon Draisaitl's long-term extension will influence Connor McDavid to re-sign with the Oilers next offseason? | ||
| Yes | 62 | 83.8 % |
| No | 12 | 16.2 % |
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