As the offseason progressed, anxieties around whether or not Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid would re-sign with the team or not occupied hearts and minds across Oil Country.

The Oilers announced Monday they have agreed to a two-year, US$25-million contract extension with their superstar captain.

This automatically becomes the biggest bargain contract in the entire NHL as he refused to take a cent over his current cap hit, despite being the league’s undisputed best player.