“When Connor is ready, we’ll get a deal done”: Edmonton Oilers CEO confident in extension talks

Edmonton Oilers fans can breathe easy when it comes to Connor McDavid’s contract situation. CEO Jeff Jackson, who knows McDavid as both his former agent and now as team executive, has downplayed any concerns about negotiations.

Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with Jeff Marek in Muskoka, Ont., Jackson emphasized that when the time comes, talks will be straightforward and unlike any other contract discussion.

Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers contract extension expected to be smooth and straightforward

Jackson made it clear that the Oilers aren’t anticipating lengthy back-and-forth negotiations with their superstar captain. Instead, he described a process built on trust and mutual commitment. “When Connor is ready, we’ll have the discussion and we’ll get a deal done,” Jackson said. His comments highlight the comfort level McDavid has in Edmonton after a decade with the franchise, as well as his belief in the team’s ability to contend.Jackson pointed out that McDavid has repeatedly expressed his love for the city, his teammates, and the organization’s vision. Unlike Leon Draisaitl’s recent extension, which generated more public noise, McDavid’s situation feels calmer. Jackson credited the stability within the Oilers, the trust in general manager Stan Bowman, and the support from owner Daryl Katz and his family as reasons why the talks will remain stress-free.

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While negotiations haven’t formally begun, the expectation is that discussions will ramp up after McDavid completes his participation in Team Canada’s Olympic orientation camp in Calgary this week. With Edmonton making offseason changes to remain competitive, Jackson noted McDavid’s satisfaction with the roster and confidence in the group’s championship potential.The Oilers executive dismissed any notion of urgency or looming trade scenarios, stressing the strong relationship between McDavid and the organization. His words suggest the franchise is focused less on “if” and more on “when” an agreement will be finalized.Connor McDavid’s future in Edmonton appears secure, with both sides aligned on keeping the captain in Oilers colors for the long haul. Jeff Jackson’s assurance that “when Connor is ready, we’ll get a deal done” underscores the mutual trust at play. For Oilers fans, the message is clear: their superstar isn’t going anywhere, and the extension is only a matter of time.Also Read: Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson still waiting on extension as Montreal Canadiens eye Luke Hughes contract