McDavid Hits The Market In July 2026, And The Price Is Wild

Connor McDavid is heading toward July 2026, and the industry already knows what that means. Al Bat frames him as the most valuable free agent in hockey history, which is the kind of label that usually gets thrown around until a player makes it feel too small. Every GM in the league would clear cap space, move bodies, and probably sacrifice a minor ritual for a chance at him. This is the sort of summer storyline that changes leverage before the first day of free agency even arrives.