{"id":106799,"date":"2025-08-30T02:20:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T02:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/106799\/"},"modified":"2025-08-30T02:20:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T02:20:09","slug":"social-media-explodes-over-hypothetical-connor-mcdavid-trade-scenarios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/106799\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Explodes Over Hypothetical Connor McDavid Trade Scenarios"},"content":{"rendered":"

It started with a simple question posted on X.com (Twitter) by World Hockey Report<\/a> and it turned into a firestorm of ideas, sarcastic responses, and some fans going off the rails, suggesting there was no fair return for Connor McDavid<\/a><\/p>\n

Still, because the best player in the world said he\u2019s taking his time with a contract extension and he has no preference as to when that extension is signed, fans everywhere, including in Edmonton, are wondering what the future holds.<\/p>\n

Oilers fans are holding their breath, hoping that McDavid comes in and signs a new deal in a couple of weeks. If he doesn\u2019t, what then? Maybe nothing. But, does trade chatter start to pick up? World Hockey Report was seemingly getting ahead of things. <\/p>\n

Related Story: Trade Market Thin, But These Goalie Options Could Tempt the Oilers<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIf the Oilers were to trade McDavid, what would the ideal return be?\u201d they asked. <\/p>\n

The McDavid Trade Responses Were All Over the Map<\/p>\n

At the time of writing this post, the thread ironically included 97 responses. Among them were wild trade proposals, ranging from the ambitious to the absurd. Some attempted serious negotiations: one Sharks fan suggested a package of Macklin Celebrini<\/a>, Will Smith<\/a>, and two first-round picks, while a Wild supporter floated a blockbuster haul of David Jiricek<\/a>, Marco Rossi<\/a>, multiple future firsts, and depth players.<\/p>\n

One fan wrote Vegas should send over Mitch Marner<\/a> and Jack Eichel<\/a>, to which another fan said, Eichel at most by himself. <\/p>\n

\"EdmontonMcDavid suspended by the NHL DoPS.<\/p>\n

Others, however, leaned into the chaos. One commenter joked that to get the Oilers\u2019 captain, a team would need to trade \u201call other NHL players,\u201d while another deadpanned an offer of \u201cBracco and a second-round pick.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not everyone bought into the hypothetical frenzy. \u201cWhy even bother with this conversation? The Oilers would never, and he\u2019s gonna re-sign in a week or so,\u201d one fan wrote, echoing the belief that Edmonton is still the clear favorite to keep their superstar long-term.<\/p>\n

The responses also highlighted just how impossible it would be to match McDavid\u2019s value. As one fan bluntly put it, \u201cZero percent chance you get anything close to his actual value.\u201d<\/p>\n

For now, the Twitter thread is just another reminder that when it comes to Connor McDavid, every rumor, real or imagined, will always spark a firestorm.<\/p>\n

Next: McDavid\u2019s Contract Hold-Up Could Shake the Entire NHL<\/a><\/p>\n

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