The Edmonton Oilers’ second consecutive Stanley Cup Final loss to the Florida Panthers has reignited debate around Connor McDavid’s future with the franchise as he gets closer to the end of his contract on July 1,

For the second consecutive season, Connor McDavid had to watch the Florida Panthers skate around with the Stanley Cup. Despite McDavid's greatness, his dreams of lifting hockey's holy grail remain just a figment of his imagination.

Evan Bouchard is a restricted free agent who will need to be paid. Evander Kane needs a new deal after next season. And obviously, McDavid's free agency looms. So it might be harder to make those improvements to help McDavid out. Running it back with him and Leon Draisatl isn't the worst thing. But there are decisions to be made.