If Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has his way, Connor McDavid‘s looming extension won’t dominate headlines for much longer. Speaking with Bob Stauffer on CHED 880 Edmonton on Tuesday, Bowman gave an update on where things stand in terms of No.

It's nearly August, but the Edmonton Oilers still haven't signed Connor McDavid to a contract extension, but work is well underway.

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is optimistic contract talks with captain Connor McDavid will ramp up in the near future. "(McDavid is) a huge part of everything we do here, and so I don't have a timeline update,