NHL analyst makes absurd claim on Connor McDavid's next Oilers contract
Connor McDavid will be up for a contract extension at the end of this season, and one prominent NHL analyst is wrongfully pedalling the theory that the Oilers captain is done taking discounts for Edmonton.
Earlier this season in a very rare interview about his contract status, McDavid shot down the idea that he would fully maximize his earnings - meaning he would take below market value.
NHL analyst absurdly claims Connor McDavid will demand $20M in salary on his next contract
According to NHL analyst Ken Campbell of the Hockey News, Connor McDavid may not be willing to take a discount again on his next contract - and instead could ask for $20M.
- Ken Campbell
The NHL salary cap will increase to $104M the year that McDavid's extension will kick in, giving him a maximum annual value of $20.8M, or 20% of the full salary cap.
Earlier this season, Connor McDavid said he isn't interested in setting a new threshold for NHL contracts - he's only interested in being in a winning environment and what's best for his family.
- Connor McDavid
It's pretty clear from this quote that McDavid isn't interested in pursuing the maximum salary of $20.8M. That's not to say that he's taking a discount, but that he has different priorities than just salary.
How much is Connor McDavid's next contract expected to be?
According to Sportsnet estimates earlier this season, Connor McDavid will command between 16-17% of the salary cap on his next deal, which is an increase from 15.72% on his last contract.
That would put McDavid's next salary between the range of $16.64 and $17.68M. With a rising cap, he could certainly take the upper echelon of that estimate.
However, it's extremely unlikely that McDavid will take Ken Campbell's suggestion and demand the maximum salary of $20.8M. The Oilers captain knows that other factors affect his next contract beyond just salary. It looks impossible that he would take the maximum over $20M.
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