Connor McDavid's Wife Lauren Kyle All-But-Confirms His Next Contract With the Edmonton Oilers

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

As of right now, there's been very few hints either way at how this is going to play out, although insiders around the league have been consistent in predicting that he will sign an extension in Edmonton.

The belief is that any extension for McDavid would be a short-term one (likely 3-4 years), and now, we've got our latest hint at the future of the long-time Oilers captain.

On a recent Instagram post, Connor's wife Lauren, who has become a huge part of his life in Edmonton posted a comment that had Oilers fans breathing a huge sigh of relief.

It's unclear what the post was about, but given all of the speculation that he could look to depart, this comment from his wife shows a lot about where his head is moving forward into potential free agency.

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

Ultimately, things could certainly change moving forward, but right now, all signs point to an extension for McDavid, and with this latest comment from his wife, Oilers fans should be confident in his return.