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McDavid's future, Panthers' quest for rare three-peat among NHL storylines

On Oct. 5, 2025, The Canadian Press reported Connor McDavid is in his final season of an eight-year deal and the Panthers seek a third straight Stanley Cup.
After consecutive final defeats, Edmonton Oilers carried losses into training camp last month as McDavid said, `We think about it, we talk about it` during his decision process.
Salary-Cap projections show increases from $95.5 million to $104 million and $113.5 million, but Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving cautioned elite talent usually stays put.
The NHL will return to the Olympics in February, its first participation in 12 years, giving stars like Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins captain, another international stage.
Milestones and roster shifts highlight the wider season as Alex Ovechkin finished 2024-25 with 897 career goals, while Mitch Marner and Nikolaj Ehlers changed teams this off-season.

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Connor McDavid's future, Panthers' quest for rare 3-peat among NHL storylines

Connor McDavid will use as much runway as he sees fit. Fans of the Edmonton Oilers, and the rest of the hockey world, will simply have to wait for when he decides to sign his next NHL contract. This and talking points abound as the NHL pivots to the 2025-26 season.

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