Connor McDavid’s next contract may become one of the most complicated negotiations in recent NHL history. On the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Friedman suggested that McDavid’s frustration is tied directly to losing back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals. No player in the salary-cap era has won a Cup while carrying a contract over $10 million per year. There is also the possibility, as Friedman hinted, that McDavid’s frustration isn’t directed outward at all. McDavid’s contract will not only define the Oilers’ immediate future but also set the standard for stars across the league.