EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid is not ready to commit to the Edmonton Oilers beyond next season. The Edmonton captain has one year remaining on his current contract and can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2026.

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers just fell short in the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers for the second straight season, and the superstar spoke vaguely about his future with the organization Thursday.

The Edmonton Oilers are facing another offseason of great pain after losing to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second year in a row. Connor McDavid's status as one of the best players in the NHL remains unchanged,