But there will likely be a number of factors at play here. McDavid will surely get a record-setting contract, potentially of the max seven-year variety (or eight years in a sign-and-trade). He'll have to make the huge choice to leave Edmonton, of course. But if he does that, anything could happen, even a joining with the Bruins.

An emerging insider analysis is shedding light on what might be going through Connor McDavid’s mind as the Edmonton Oilers enter a critical offseason. While fans expected immediate discussions about a contract extension after the team's deep playoff run,