“Two years makes a lot of sense. It gives us a chance to continue chasing down what we’ve been chasing down with the core guys that have been here.”

Connor McDavid says his new two-year, US$25 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers reflects his commitment to winning — not chasing top dollar.

Over 10 amazing seasons in an Oilers uniform he’s earned the Art Ross Trophy five times as the NHL’s top point getter, the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s most valuable player three times, the N...