Speculation: Elephant in the room: Is McDavid going to be the biggest UFA ever in 2026?

[Voight]

If he does stay, I dont believe it'll be for max term (unless they win the cup this year). I think he might give them another 3 or 4 years, so if they can't seal the deal then he can still win one while hes on top of his game.

 

[Fatass]

Mcdavid legacy would improve if he left for Toronto and won a cup

That’s true. The Leafs have been perennial playoff losers. If he led them to the Cup, that would cement his legacy of greatness.

 

[n8]

I'd be surprised if he doesn't sign with the Leafs in 2026

McDavid: Winning 'all that matters to me at this point in my career'

 

[Chicago1948]

McDavid will sign for $17mm minimum for 8 with the Oil or 7 with someone else. Unless of course he has the same agent as Drai who totally misread the revenue structure of the NHL.

 

[NVious]

He'll look great with Kuch on his wing in Tampa.

If Kuch wants to play with him he can always sign in Toronto when he #ComesHome

 

[The Shadow]

If he did go to Toronto it would crash this website and people would be going insane

 

[elmaco]

If he did go to Toronto it would crash this website and people would be going insane

Mcdavid matthews crosby tavares one two three four punch

 

[gritdash60]

It’s only my opinion, but McDavid doesn’t seem like a guy who would “chase the Cup”. He definitely wants it, but understands that winning with the Oilers has more impact on his legacy of greatness than going to another club and that is already a winner.

McDavid, Q.Hughes or any player of that stature needs to be reinfored by the GM.