The Edmonton Oilers will soon have to focus on re-signing their captain, forward Connor McDavid, and while they have plenty of time to get that done, there is already speculation surrounding him, and the Los Angeles Kings have been linked to him.

Johnston talking about how teams would be stupid not to plan for McDavid UFA no matter how slim the chances (SDPN): "I'm sure it has occurred to the Kings, I'm sure it has occurred to the Rangers, you don't think Julien BriseBois down in TB is looking at his long-term roster?"

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Chris Johnston doesn’t connect the Kings to McDavid directly, but he mentions that they are probably watching what’s going on. With every day that goes by, worry begins to grow amongst Oilers fans, and the Kings could try to take advantage.

General manager Ken Holland, who worked with the Oilers previously, could look to convince McDavid to join the Kings if they can find a way to make the money work.

Now, everyone knows McDavid will re-sign with the Oilers at some point. However, until it’s made official, everyone in the NHL will plan for the small chance that he hits free agency, including the Kings.

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