Breaking: Connor McDavid Reveals More About His Extension Thoughts In New Interview

Connor McDavid gets set to take a face-off for the Edmonton Oilers

He's been the buzz of the hockey world over the past week or two (well, really, for the last 10 years, let's be honest). With training camp fast approaching this month, and the season just over a month away, Connor McDavid has finally opened up a bit more on his potential extension and what the holdup is.

TSN's Ryan Rishaug sat down for an exclusive interview with the Edmonton Oilers captain and three-time Hart Trophy winner. Here are the highlights.

Is there any update on his thoughts about signing an extension?

No, no update, and status quo... There's no grand master plan here. It's just simply this is a big decision for me – a big decision for not only my life but my playing career. I've been playing hockey since I was two years old. Everything I've put into my life's work is hockey and this is a big decision in that, so I want to get it right – not only for me but for what's best for the organization.

McDavid then admitted that the 'distraction' angle of a contract not being done is part of his thought process, but at the same time, insisted that it shouldn't be a distraction at all.

We're all professional hockey players. We're all adults, this is a mature group. If guys can't play with Ryan Rishaug talking about a contract, then we're probably in the wrong line of work here, we're in the wrong business... If guys can't do their job because of that, that's really a them issue.

McDavid says his belief in Oilers 'has never been higher'

Finally, the game's greatest player gave Oilers fans a little something that should put them a bit more at ease.

My confidence in this team this year has never been higher... Listen, does anyone have a crystal ball and know what two years, three years, four years, five or whatever [will look like]? Nobody has a crystal ball.
The belief is not the issue – not that there is an issue. It's just that we're working through it and we're working through it together. I think Jax [CEO Jeff Jackson] said we're trying to find a razor’s edge and part of that’s true.
We’re trying to find a scenario that works for everybody in terms of my family, my family’s security, a deal that makes sense for the team to continue to have success. My belief in this season and the players this year has never been higher.

And after hearing that, Oilers fans' anxiety level, which also had never been higher, should be lowered by a substantial amount.