Obviously, it's easy to see that McDavid completely contradicted himself there, stating that he's 100% committed to winning in Edmonton while also saying he's not sure what he'll want to do in 3 years time. At the same time, though, it's sort of understandable and relatable. Who among us knows exactly what they'll want in 3 years?
One thing is for certain though; If I'm an Oilers fan and I'm hearing those comments from not only the best player in the world, but my team's captain, it doesn't inspire a lot of confidence in me that he'll want to continue to be a part of my team beyond the life of his current contract. Sure he's committed now, but what if the Oilers begin to struggle? What if the playoff woes persist?
McDavid certainly didn't do himself any favours discussing the possibility, however remote, of him leaving Edmonton in a few years. Of course, what a player means and the words they use to express himself are two different things. Perhaps this is simply a poor choice of words by McDavid. We won't know for sure until a little closer to the expiration date of his current deal.