In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there were several columns dedicated to Connor McDavid‘s status from trusted insiders. Most admit no one knows what’s going on, but the feeling behind the scenes in Edmonton might be different than what’s publicly taking place. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are working on an extension for Anthony Stolarz, while Quinn Hughes talks about what happens after this season.
Public Not as Patient as Oilers With McDavid
According to a post by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, GM Stan Bowman said the Edmonton Oilers remain patient with McDavid as he dictates the timeline on a possible extension. The Oilers aren’t panicking, even if other insiders and the public are starting to ask questions.
Bowman noted:
“He’s going through his own process, and when he’s ready, he’s ready. That’s understandable. So I guess the internal feeling is different maybe than what’s swirling on the outside. But I think that’s more out of respect for Connor and being patient with where he’s at.”
source – ‘Oilers GM Stan Bowman not rushing Connor McDavid talks: ‘When he’s ready, he’s ready’’ – Pierre LeBrun – The Athletic – 09-03-2025
Bowman added, “I think we can just support him in that process. I have no reason to doubt anything he said (last week). I take him to his word that he’s focused on winning the Cup in Edmonton.”
Meanwhile, Oilers fans are starting to worry, and insiders aren’t helping ease their stress levels. NHL insider Frank Seravalli suggested, “If you’re not signing before October 7th, call at the opening of the regular season. What’s the impetus? What’s the push to sign? I mean, at that point, you could kind of wait until I don’t know, June, May to figure it out once your season’s over..”
His hint that McDavid might wait until the end of next season will not be met with positivity in Oilers Nation. Seravalli went so far as to say, “… I think if it’s impacting the team and the noise around it, then maybe that’s not the right team. I don’t know. I’m just thinking out loud here.”
Maple Leafs Trying to Sign Stolarz
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