A McDavid trade would mean something went badly wrong from an ownership and management point of view in Edmonton.

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.

We’re drawing closer to a seismic shift in the NHL with it becoming increasingly apparent that Connor McDavid’s time in Edmonton is coming to a close. There’s a fever pitch to trade rumors as McDavid enters the offseason with one year left on his contract and no Stanley Cup to show for it.