NHL Insider Believes Connor McDavid Won't Repeat Last Contract Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Connor McDavid becomes eligible to sign a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, but that's going to be too soon to know what the superstar will do with his future.

If the Oilers want to keep the best player in hockey, they need to prove he can win in Edmonton long-term. Here's how that could happen.

The Edmonton Oilers lost the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season to the Florida Panthers. Two days later, on June 19, Edmonton superstar center Connor McDavid didn't provide a reassuring answer for the Oilers and their fans when asked by a reporter about a contract extension.