​Connor McDavid’s future with the Edmonton Oilers has become a talking point again after an NHL analyst made a blunt prediction.Speaking on TSN OverDrive, Jeff O’Neill suggested McDavid could leave Edmonton if the team fails to win the Stanley Cup.“Mini-Jerry’s on McDavid being an Oiler after the two years,” O’Neill said, as Jamie McLennan gave McDavid a 70% chance of remaining with Edmonton. Next, Bryan Hayes offered a lower figure, saying, “40%. I think, I don’t know… That’ll be 13 years in Edmonton.”MORE: NHL fans rally behind Shakir Mukhamadullin after Oilers’ Connor McDavid incidentO’Neill then said, “I think it’s 0%”, suggesting that McDavid has given the Oilers a clear window to win.“I think he told them I’ve got two years here, and if we don’t win a Cup, I’m gonna go do it somewhere else,” O’Neill said.Afther which, McLennan asked what would happen if Edmonton wins the Stanley Cup. “Even more,” O’Neill replied. “He gave them the Cup that they want.”NHL fans rips Jeff O’Neill for Connor McDavid takeThe comments, especially the one from O’Neill, soon drew criticism from Oilers and McDavid fans on social media.One fan called O’Neill, “O dog is a moron.” Another criticized TSN’s continued focus on McDavid potentially leaving Edmonton. The fan wrote, “Nobody cares what he thinks lol. The TSN…or rather Toronto… obsession with McDavid leaving the Oilers is so pathetic. He’s not going to Toronto, get over it.”Another fan referenced Auston Matthews while questioning O’Neill’s focus on McDavid’s future. The fan said, “Why is he so obsessed? Maybe he should focus on Matthews leaving with his 2 single playoff series victories.”Others dismissed the discussion entirely.A user wrote, “O dog is an idiot. Let me guess he wants to go to Toronto !!! That guy is a f—king windbag . Does he realize everyone outside Toronto thinks is is moron .”One fan bluntly, said, “Same statement he made last year. Maybe Overdrive should be out the door. Programming is strictly to meet Canadian content requirements- not for real sports content. Same crap on each program.”“TSN sure is full of a lot of morons,” One fan simply wrote.Edmonton Oilers’ situationEdmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Connor McDavid (97) during the first period against the at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)The speculation comes after Edmonton made major changes following its first-round playoff loss to Anaheim in 2026. The Oilers fired Kris Knoblauch and hired Mike Babcock as their new head coach. They also reshaped their defense and goaltending before the new season.McDavid remains the central piece of Edmonton’s roster. He produced 138 points during the 2025-26 regular season, including 48 goals and 90 assists. However, individual production has not translated into another Stanle