Connor McDavid throws a subtle jab at the city of Toronto
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The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for an epic Hockey Night in Canada showdown against the Toronto Maples Leafs, and the stage is set for two Canadian juggernauts to go toe-to-toe.
That said, Connor McDavid is set to for a contract renewal in 2025-26, and fans around the league are eager to see where the best player in the world plans to re-sign.
For years, Toronto Maple Leafs fans have stirred controversy in Oil Country by speculating that Connor Mcdavid will eventually sign with the Leafs -- a theory fuelled by the fact that McDavid was born in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
As much as Maple Leafs fans dream of luring McDavid away from Northern Alberta, I hate to break it you to Leafs Nation -- it's never going to happen. Here's why:
Connor McDavid hates playing in Toronto
After practice yesterday, Connor McDavid made himself available for his usual interviews, highlighting his distaste towards playing against the Leafs.
As per Liam McCormick, Tomorrow's game is an odd 5:00MT start, an adjustment the NHL only makes for the Leafs. McDavid pointed that out, and threw a bit of shade at the Leafs and the NHL by doing so.
Guys are excited. You get the 5:00 start time. It's always nice, they come into our building and we gotta change *our* schedule around. It is what it is. It's exciting. Always fun to play the Leafs.
- Connor McDavid
- Connor McDavid
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Connor McDavid always seems to have a sort of disdain for playing against the Leafs, and all the media narratives and attention that comes with it. A few years ago, McDavid famously said one of the best parts about playing Toronto was leaving the city.
"It's always fun to play here... uh, it's always fun leaving here as well."
-Connor McDavid
-Connor McDavid
So, Leafs fans, if you think Connor McDavid would ever consider signing in Toronto, think twice --- it's not happening.
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FEVRIER 1 | 525 ANSWERS Connor McDavid throws a subtle jab at the city of Toronto Do you think Connor McDavid would ever sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs? | ||
| Yes | 94 | 17.9 % |
| No | 431 | 82.1 % |
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