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NHL Insider Lays Out How McDavid’s Oilers Exit Could Happen

Sportsnet’s newest contributor, NHL insider Frank Seravalli, has offered up a column of bold predictions in his first written piece for the network. As part of his 32 bold predictions (one for each NHL franchise), he detailed how he sees…

By Jim Parsons · Heavy

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 9:02 PM

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NHL insider Frank Seravalli predicted Connor McDavid will leave the Edmonton Oilers after his contract expires.
Seravalli believes McDavid may refuse an extension next summer and play out the 2027-28 season.
McDavid's potential exit could reportedly involve a sign-and-trade or free agency rather than a major trade package.

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NHL insider Frank Seravalli predicted that Connor McDavid could leave the Edmonton Oilers following his current contract. According to Seravalli's bold predictions column for Sportsnet, McDavid might decline a contract extension next summer and play out the 2027-28 season before moving on.

Seravalli suggested that if McDavid departs, it could occur via free agency or a minor sign-and-trade rather than a blockbuster trade to avoid weakening his future team. McDavid previously signed a two-year extension carrying an average annual value of $12.5 million with Edmonton.

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