The 2025 NHL offseason is just around the corner, but Connor McDavid rumors are already dominating hockey chatter. While much of the speculation surrounds the possibility of McDavid eventually heading home to Toronto, a new storyline has caught fire on social media — a trade to the Montreal Canadiens.
Let’s be clear: there’s no concrete report from insiders linking the Canadiens and Oilers to active trade talks. But this idea is generating serious traction online, and for good reason. McDavid is eligible to sign a contract extension this summer, and if no deal is reached before the 2025-26 season begins, things could get very interesting in Edmonton.
Would the Canadiens Trade Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov for Connor McDavid?
Here’s the mock trade proposal lighting up social media: Connor McDavid to Montreal in exchange for Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov.
McDavid, still in his prime at 28 years old, is expected to command a mega-extension in the $15 million AAV range. If he signs an eight-year deal, the Oilers will be paying him until he’s 37. With the team’s cap structure under pressure and the possibility of another early playoff exit, you have to ask — is it time for Edmonton to consider a retool?
On the other hand, Montreal would be giving up two blue-chip prospects. Lane Hutson, 21, is a mobile, playmaking defenseman projected to quarterback a top power-play unit for years. Ivan Demidov, 19, has elite offensive upside and is seen as a future first-line winger. Both players are years away from their prime, but there’s no guarantee either will become a McDavid-caliber player.
As an analyst, I’d say it’s rare to see such a massive swing discussed seriously. But this rumor speaks to the rising pressure on Edmonton’s front office and Montreal’s desire to fast-track their Stanley Cup aspirations. It also highlights the pure star power of Connor McDavid — a player capable of altering the trajectory of any franchise overnight.
Would you make this deal? If you’re the Oilers, do you cash in on youth and reset? If you’re the Canadiens, do you go all-in for a generational talent?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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