Despite playing in two Stanley Cup Finals in 2024 and 2025, Connor McDavid is still missing a Cup ring. Another Edmonton Oilers legend, Wayne Gretzky, was asked about McDavid’s future with the Oilers. Gretzky then couldn’t help himself from giving a hilarious response, saying he likes his statue in Edmonton too much to speak on the matter.
Connor McDavid is regarded by many as the best hockey player in the world right now. Since entering the NHL in 2015–16, he has won numerous individual awards.
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Connor McDavid’s future with the Oilers
But he still does not have his name on the Stanley Cup. He and the Edmonton Oilers came close in 2024 and 2025 but fell short against the Florida Panthers both times. Most recently, the Oilers were eliminated by the Anaheim Ducks in six games in the first round. Connor McDavid signed a two-year extension with the Oilers through the 2027–28 season, but after the Oilers’ season ended, speculation began to run wild regarding his future with the team.
Appearing on the The Pat McAfee Show, Gretzky was asked what he thinks about Connor McDavid’s future.
“I honestly think, when I look at Connor and from talking with him, that he truly loves playing in Edmonton,” Gretzky said.
Wayne Gretzky’s hilarious response
But he also couldn’t help himself from throwing in a joke, saying he didn’t want to speculate too much about McDavid’s future.
“I think that is a conversation you guys should have with Connor yourselves. I kind of like my statue in Edmonton, I don’t want to see it burned down,” Gretzky joked.
You can watch the video below.
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