The reported details state that Edmonton is ready to sign McDavid an eight-year extension worth $106 million in total. He would be making $13.25 million per year, making him one of the highest- paid players in the NHL. McDavid, who still has one year remaining on his entry-level deal, would see the new deal take effect at the start of the 2018-19 campaign.
Though the deal is great for the 20-year-old, who is deserving of the money considering his 100-point sophomore season and impact on the franchise, it does raise concern. First off, McDavid’s new contract would eat a big part of the salary cap.