Connor McDavid addressed his contract situation directly on an interview published on Wednesday, but his remarks did little to clear the uncertainty hanging over the Edmonton Oilers and his future with the franchise.

Connor McDavid is entering the final season of his contract with the Edmonton Oilers, and there is still no clarity on his long term future. With each passing day, the best hockey player in the world gets one step closer to becoming a free agent, and every other team in the NHL is taking notice.

The biggest story in the league is McDavid heading to camp without an extension, but it's hardly the only tough negotiation right now.