Here are the three favorite teams to land Connor McDavid if he leaves the Oilers

Connor McDavid, the star center for the Edmonton Oilers, is being linked to potential departure from the team, with three unnamed favorite franchises emerging as frontrunners to acquire him. The story, published by Trevor Connors on August 19, 2026, speculates on McDavid's next destination should he leave Edmonton. Specific details about the three teams were not included in the available excerpt.