The anticipation is very palpable in Edmonton as the Oilers superstar and captain, Connor McDavid is eligible for a contract extension and has been since July 1st. Fans have long been speculating on if McDavid will stick around or if he will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2026. The latest Oilers rumorsThe 2 Mutts account has posted a few other prominent rumors and points of speculation this summer, speaking on the McDavid contract length and the dollar figure amount -- rumors that should have definitely alarmed Oilers fans. First, they reported that the McDavid deal could come after the conclusion of the Team Canada orientation camp, where the Oilers captain was one of four invited to the camp. The latest that the 2 Mutts Podcast is reporting is that the contract will be for three or four years and carry a $16 million AAV.