Connor McDavid to the Maple Leafs? Rumors swirl as NHL insider insists it’s Toronto or nowhere | NHL News
Connor McDavid’s future in Edmonton continues to generate buzz, especially after the Oilers lost back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals despite his MVP-level play. With just one year left on his eight-year, $100 million deal, speculation is heating up—and former Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Jay Rosehill has added fuel to the fire with his bold take.
Toronto emerges as potential landing spot if McDavid walks away from Edmonton after Cup heartbreaks
Appearing on Leafs Morning Take, Rosehill made it clear he believes McDavid leaving Edmonton is unlikely. But if it does happen, the destination, in his eyes, is obvious: “If he does leave, I think Toronto is the only destination that he would go to,” Rosehill stated.Co-host Nick Alberga echoed the sentiment, dismissing the idea of McDavid going to larger markets like Los Angeles or New York: “There were whispers during the Cup Final that he’d really look at LA or the New York Rangers,” Alberga admitted, before adding, “I don’t buy that. I think it’s Toronto or Edmonton.”
Connor McDavid is in no rush to extend as winning remains his top priority
Despite putting up a staggering 100 points in 67 games last season and tying with Leon Draisaitl for the playoff lead in points (33), McDavid remains non-committal about a contract extension in Edmonton. After losing in six games to the Florida Panthers this year—and in seven the year prior—McDavid’s patience may be running thin.“There’s no rush on anything like that,” McDavid said recently regarding an extension. He made it clear that he’s still focused on one thing: winning. “Winning is the most important thing. If I feel there’s a good window to win here over and over again, then signing is no problem.”Also Read: “Incredibly risky”: Panthers called out for $64 million mistake as Sam Bennett deal slammed as reckless overpayAs the Oilers stare down another critical season, all eyes are on whether their superstar captain sees enough long-term promise to stay—or if Toronto, a $3.8 billion franchise, becomes more than just a rumor.
