We're certainly going to hear a lot of rumours over the next couple of seasons regarding what McDavid plans to do until such a time that he puts pen to paper on a long-term extension to finish his NHL career in Edmonton. If he doesn't sign an extension when he becomes eligible on July 1st, 2025 - a year ahead of when he's set to become a UFA on July 1st, 2026 - I'd imagine that the rumours are going to be endless and insufferable about a possible
John Tavares situation, with McDavid "going home".