"McJesus to the Leafs confirmed": Paul Bissonnette jokingly confirms Connor McDavid move after offseason practice with Auston Matthews

NHL stars Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews were seen practicing together this week. A video and photos emerged showcasing the moment when McDavid and Matthews practiced on the ice together.

The video highlighted an exciting moment where Matthews delivered a precise pass to McDavid, who then fired off a powerful shot on goal. It was much to the delight of hockey fans to see probably two of the best players in the league putting up a show together.

Watch the video here:

Meanwhile, former NHLer and avid Maple Leafs fan Paul Bissonnette reacted to the clip and jokingly suggested that Connor McDavid is making a move to Toronto. Bissonnette tweeted:

"McJesus to the Leafs confirmed."

The practice took place in Munich, Germany, where Auston Matthews and McDavid were joined by local DEL Red Bull goalie Christopher Kolarz. The goalie later posted a picture with both stars on Instagram.

The sight of these two elite athletes honing their skills together in such a setting added an intriguing layer to their off-season training routines.

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Analyst believes Leon Draisaitl's next contract could define Connor McDavid's future

Leon Draisaitl is entering the final year of his eight-year, $68 million contract, which carries an AAV of $8.5 million.

As the Edmonton Oilers look ahead, it's clear that Draisaitl's contract situation will play a key role in determining the future earnings of his teammate, Connor McDavid.

Analyst Dan Rosen of NHL.com believes that whatever salary Draisaitl negotiates will likely set the benchmark for McDavid's upcoming contract:

"He (Draisitl) is entering the last season of an eight-year, $68 million contract ($8.5 million AAV). The Oilers already know that whatever Draisaitl gets in his next contract will set the bar for Connor McDavid, who has two years remaining on his current contract that has a $12.5 million AAV.

"McDavid is expected to clear whatever salary bar Draisaitl sets. If Draisaitl opts for shorter term, it's possible McDavid will, too, and vice versa.

Meanwhile, McDavid has two years remaining on his current contract, which boasts a $12.5 million AAV. He will be entering his 10th campaign with the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024-25 season.