NHL insider makes big Connor McDavid contract prediction following Kirill Kaprizov's record-breaking extension

NHL insider makes big Connor McDavid contract prediction following Kirill Kaprizov's record-breaking extension

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid’s contract future continues to be a major topic in the NHL.

How will the Kaprizov deal affect Connor McDavid’s next contract? - Daily Faceoff

After news broke Tuesday of Kirill Kaprizov’s record-breaking contract extension with the Minnesota Wild, an eight-year deal that will pay him an annual average value (AAV) of $17 million, some fans wondered if the NHL’s new benchmark would affect the ongoing negotiations between Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. McDavid, whose eight-year, $100 million extension expires after the 2025-26 camapaign, has said that his status beyond this seas…

Clash over Connor McDavid’s next contract after Kirill Kaprizov sets new standard

Kirill Kaprizov’s massive new contract has the entire NHL buzzing you have to expect that most Edmonton Oilers fans are already asking what it means for Connor McDavid.“Let’s give it a little bit more perspective,” said Geno Reda on Early Trading on TSN. “That $17 million a year is four and a half million more than McDavid is making going into this year. But that deal was signed when the cap was a lot lower. At that point, McDavid got 16.6 perce…

Snapshots: Reichel, McDavid, Koumontzis

The Chicago Blackhawks have been active in recent days “engaging with teams” in trade talks centered around forward Lukas Reichel, according to Bleacher Report’s Frank Seravalli. Per Seravalli, the Blackhawks are “working on a deal” that will allow Reichel to land with another team within the next week and give the player a fresh opportunity with another club. Seravalli added that the expected trade will most likely not return anything of signif…

Insider Trading: How Kaprizov landed biggest contract in NHL history

TSN's Hockey Insiders discuss Kirill Kaprizov's mega deal, its effect on the rest of the market including Connor McDavid, the Devils/Luke Hughes and the Jets/Kyle Connor and the NHL-IIHF resuming WC of Hockey talks.