Oilers' Connor McDavid trade rumors quiet amid offseason changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Rumors surrounding Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers have noticeably decreased recently. The hire of head coach Mike Babcock and the NHL Draft have shifted focus away from trade discussions, even as McDavid enters the final two years of his contract without a Stanley Cup victory. Despite the current lull in chatter, the situation remains fluid, as the Oilers will need to consider their long-term plans depending on the team's performance next season.
- •Connor McDavid's trade rumors subsided recently.
- •Oilers hired Mike Babcock as head coach.
- •NHL Draft shifted attention from trade discussions.
- •McDavid has two years left on his contract.
- •Oilers must perform to avoid difficult future decisions.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Oilers' Connor McDavid rumors are eerily quiet
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