BREAKING NEWS: After discovering he was included in trade talks, Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid told team management he’d take a pay cut just to stay in Edmonton. But what the Oilers told him next… left everyone stunned. 👉𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲:

BREAKING NEWS: After discovering he was included in trade talks, Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid told team management he’d take a pay cut just to stay in Edmonton. But what the Oilers told him next… left everyone stunned.
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Latest confirmed Connor McDavid & Oilers news
Unpacking McDavid’s deal: What it means for Oilers, NHL, other stars

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🏒 What the actual verified reports say
📌 McDavid just signed a new deal — but not because of trade talks
Connor McDavid recently signed a two-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers worth $25 million total — that’s $12.5 million per year against the salary cap. This contract keeps him in Edmonton at least through the 2027–28 season and does not include any reported trade-talk drama.
ESPN.com

📌 Is that a “pay cut”?
Not technically. McDavid’s new AAV ($12.5M) is the same average annual value he’s earned for the past several seasons, not below what he’s already getting. It’s also below what many NHL insiders predicted he could command next time around, given the rising salary cap and benchmarks set by other stars.
The Times of India
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Some commentators have called his deal “team-friendly” because it gives Edmonton more cap flexibility, but that’s different than a literal cut below his last contract.
The Times of India

📌 No credible reports of trade talks or McDavid wanting to be traded
Major news outlets and NHL reporting have no evidence that McDavid was informed he was in trade discussions and then agreed to a pay cut to stay. The link you shared appears to be speculative/unverified clickbait, not a legitimate source. NHL insiders and official reporting haven’t covered any such event. (If anything, public statements from Oilers leadership emphasize confidence McDavid will stay and negotiations are constructive.)
NHL

📌 The real reaction inside Edmonton
What has been discussed by analysts and fans is that:

McDavid prioritized winning and team flexibility, which influenced the structure and length of his deal.
The Times of India

His agent pushed back on narratives suggesting this contract would spark a wave of discounted deals across the NHL.
Edmonton Hockey Daily

Edmonton appears focused on building around their core and using cap space smartly after locking McDavid in.
The Times of India

📰 So what actually happened?
Here’s the transparent, fact-checked timeline:

McDavid finished his previous contract, which had a $12.5M cap hit.

He and the Oilers negotiated a new extension on similar terms, staying at ~$12.5M per year for two seasons.
ESPN.com

This structure didn’t come with a lower base salary than before — it’s roughly equivalent — but didn’t push the salary cap envelope in a time where many expected him to become one of the highest-paid players ever.
The Times of India

There is no verified report that a trade offer was made to the Oilers involving McDavid or that he was shocked by being included in trade talks.

🧠 Why fake headlines like that spread
Unfortunately, in sports media and especially on some sites:

Sensational language (like “breaking” or “shocking to McDavid”) is used to drive clicks.

Stories often conflate rumor and speculation with actual reporting.

Unless confirmed by credible outlets (e.g., NHL.com, ESPN, The Athletic), such narratives shouldn’t be taken as fact.

As of the most recent verified reporting, Connor McDavid is signed with the Oilers, and there’s no credible indication he demanded a pay cut to stay after trade discussions. All major hockey news sources treat the contract extension as straightforward and focused on team success and competitive window, not drama.
ESPN.com