According to “2 Mutts Hockey,” the Oilers plan to announce the extension before Edmonton's captain skates and training camp begin in September. All signs point toward McDavid signing a short-term contract, either two or four years, with an average annual value projected between $16 million and $17.5 million.

The Edmonton Oilers have been going through an offense full of disappointment. For the second straight year, Connor McDavid and company were denied a championship by the Florida Panthers. Just two years ago,