He's certain to break teammate Leon Draisaitl's annual average value record of $14 million. AFP Analytics projects McDavid to get a four-year deal worth $16.35 million per season, which works out to $65.4 million in total value.

Oilers Make First Move in Connor McDavid Contract Extension Talks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Edmonton Oilers are about to enter the most critical 12 months in franchise history since Wayne Gretzky was a member of the organization for the last time back in the 1980s.

The Edmonton Oilers lost the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season to the Florida Panthers. Two days later, on June 19, Edmonton superstar center Connor McDavid didn't provide a reassuring answer for the Oilers and their fans when asked by a reporter about a contract extension.