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Connor McDavid is staying in Edmonton for two more years.
The Oilers announced Monday that their captain — who led the club to back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup final over the past two seasons — has agreed to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $12.5 million.
McDavid, 28, is one of the most decorated active players in the NHL, with a trophy case that includes five Art Ross Trophies, three Hart Memorial Trophies, a Conn Smythe Trophy, a Rocket Richard Trophy and four Ted Lindsay Awards.
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Last season, he recorded 100 points in just 67 regular-season games, as well as 33 points in the playoffs.
“Connor’s commitment to our team and our city is surpassed only by his singular focus on bringing a Stanley Cup back to fans of the Edmonton Oilers,” the team’s general manager, Stan Bowman, said in a release.
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The Oilers’ home opener is Wednesday night against the provincial rival Calgary Flames.
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