Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is in the midst of the best season of his career, and Toronto Maple Leafs fans have hope he will switch sides.
Connor McDavid is going to become a free agent on July 1, 2028, and there are fans out there hoping that he comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
McDavid grew up as a Leafs fan, and he has a friendly relationship with Auston Matthews that could certainly do wonders in bringing him to the franchise.
Furthermore, the Oilers have yet to win a Stanley Cup during McDavid's tenure with the franchise, and there are some fears that he will leave if he can't get it done.
On Saturday, McDavid is back in Toronto to take on the Leafs for a Saturday night matchup, and he is already giving fans false hope.
Connor McDavid on the Maple Leafs
McDavid spoke to reporters on Friday, and had nothing but praise for the Leafs, Toronto, and Scotiabank Arena.
These are the kind of comments that make you wonder if he is considering a move to Toronto in a couple of Summers from now.
Doesn't matter how many times you come back here, it's always a special building to me. I was a Leafs fan growing up as a kid. Saturday night, too. Hockey Night in Canada.
Although I'm not sure we're allowed to say that anymore. But it'll always be Hockey Night in Canada to me.
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Connor McDavid remains one of the best players in the world, and fans are eager for him to make his decision in a year and a half from now.
However, if the Oilers go all the way and win the Stanley Cup this season, then you can probably expect him to stay in Edmonton forever.
The Maple Leafs dream was always far-fetched, and these comments still don't change that.
Do you believe Connor McDavid would ever join the Maple Leafs?
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