With that being said, the Penguins have been named as a potential suitor for McDavid if he does reach NHL free agency next offseason. Bleacher Report analyst Adam Gretz has named Pittsburgh as a team to watch for McDavid. He also explained his reasoning for naming the Penguins as a possible suitor.

After a second straight loss in the Stanley Cup Final, Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers has come into question. McDavid, the best player in the

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates scoring during the third period against the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Calming Oilers fans, Friedman made an honest admission and said that he doesn’t expect McDavid to change teams or walk away from his situation in Edmonton.