“We’re gonna invest more”: Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a subtle dig at Connor McDavid's contract situation with the Edmonton Oilers sparking chaos

Connor McDavid has not extended his contract with the Edmonton Oilers, and now, Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, seems to be worried about the situation. Connor McDavid has played for the Edmonton Oilers throughout his career in the league, but being unable to sign an extension with the team has raised eyebrows, including those of Mark Carney.

Prime Minister Mark Carney joked about Connor McDavid’s situation with the Edmonton Oilers

At a recent press conference, the Prime Minister of Canada spoke about the country as he shocked his audience by dragging in the Edmonton Oilers’ captain into this.

Mark Carney said, “We are in a crisis…The global trading system has been upended, supply chains have been destroyed… McDavid is unsigned.The Prime Minister of Canada joked, “In times like these, you have to draw back in, remember what you have: Draisaitl, Hyman, Nugent Hopkins… Connor, if there is anything that we can do in the upcoming budget, we’re spending less, we’re gonna invest more, so we can bring that cup back to Canada.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s words about Connor McDavid have sparked chaos among fans

This has sparked frenzy and panic among fans as many now appreciate Mark Carney’s humour.

A fan by the username @SteveMmHm took to X and wrote, “From running marathons to pumping up his team, I’m starting to think Mark is a good guy”, while another fan by the username @KekwayB wrote, “He is a former hockey player himself and a big hockey fan. To Oilers fans McDavid unsigned is even bigger news than the PM of Canada being in the city.”

A third fan by the username @ForsbergsHat wrote, “Queue the triggered Cons who don't have a sense of humor or the ability to comprehend bringing levity to a bad situation.”Another fan by the username @bonjoh wrote, “What's not to like about this guy!! He has a great sense of humour and a huge likeable factor.”The captain of the Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid, has not responded to Prime Minister, Mark Carney, as he continues to keep his fans uncertain about his next move.As of now, it seems Connor McDavid is focusing on spending time with his family and figuring out his career in the NHL.Also Read: Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle flaunts her custom Ralph Lauren and Stella McCartney looks for their lavish wedding