Connor McDavid is turning heads across social media for his comments about the Toronto Maple Leafs.
On a recent road trip to Utah, a young reporter asked McDavid, ‘What is your favorite arena to play in? (Aside from Edmonton)’, and McDavid’s answer?
Toronto.
(via broadcastbub/IG)
McDavid is from a suburb called Richmond Hill, which is right outside of Toronto.
There is already tons of speculation surrounding the Oilers’ star and what his next team may be if the Oilers don’t win a Stanley Cup this season, and his latest comments will likely only stir the speculation further.
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Should These McDavid Comments Scare Oilers Fans?
Connor McDavid is at the top of the NHL world right now, and his scorching start to the 2026-27 season leaves him as the clear frontrunner to win the Hart Trophy.
McDavid has not won the award since the 2022-23 season, but his points pace for this season is out of this world.
Through nine games played this season (the Oilers are 7-1-1), McDavid has 6 goals, 20 assists, and 26 total points.
As for whether these comments should scare Oilers fans? No, I don’t think so, and Oilers fans are likely scared enough that if their team doesn’t win the Stanley Cup this season, McDavid might be out the door either via trade or free agency.
McDavid is likely just A. telling the truth about his favorite arena, and B. poking fun at the question he was asked.
Taking a quick look at McDavid’s career with the Oilers, he’s spent his entire 12-year career with Edmonton, and over 803 games played, McDavid has logged 1246 total points (415 goals, 831 assists).
He’s taken a bit of a backseat in the scoring department in recent seasons to allow for other playmakers to score, but Connor still has five seasons of 40+ goals in his career.
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Taking a Quick Look at Connor McDavid’s Contract
Spotrac.com writes (about McDavid’s contract):
“Connor McDavid signed a 2 year, $25,000,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers, including $25,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,500,000. In 2026-27, McDavid will earn a base salary of $850,000 and a signing bonus of $13,400,000, while carrying a cap hit of $12,500,000.”
He is under contract with the Oilers until the end of next season.
After that, it’s completely unclear what direction McDavid will go with his Hall of Fame career, but one has to assume winning a Stanley Cup has to be at the top of McDavid’s career aspirations.
The rumors regarding his future could start to get very loud after this campaign if the Oilers are unable to claim the Stanley Cup.
Connor McDavid Turns Heads with Latest Toronto Maple Leafs Comment