Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid. Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Connor McDavid's wife Lauren Kyle all-but-confirms his next contract with the Edmonton Oilers

Originally posted on House of Hockey | By Tom Banks | Last updated Jul 8, 2025 6:27 PM ET

Connor McDavid's future in Edmonton has been up in the air in recent months, but the latest comment from his wife has revealed where his next contract will be.

The Edmonton Oilers haven't been very active this offseason, and that could play into what happens with captain Connor McDavid, who is eligible for an extension ahead of free agency in 2026.

Now, we've got our latest hint at the future of the longtime Oilers captain.

On a recent Instagram post, McDavid's wife, Lauren, posted a comment that had Oilers fans breathing a huge sigh of relief: "Oil for life."

97 is definitely staying. pic.twitter.com/c2DSItuU10
— Woz (@itsWozzz) July 8, 2025

With the team making the Stanley Cup Final in back-to-back years, it's clear that in Edmonton, McDavid has his best chance yet at winning the coveted Stanley Cup. While other teams could offer more money, this team offers him a shot to take down the Florida Panthers.

However, things could certainly change moving forward, but right now, with this latest comment from his wife, Oilers fans should be confident in his return.

This article first appeared on House of Hockey and was syndicated with permission.

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