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Besides the NFL, National Hockey League pays the athlete very well. As such, the NHL player Connor McDavid owns a massive net worth. Again, McDavid signed a long-term contract Edmonton Oilers. Through the said deal, Connor bagged millions of dollars annually. The six-foot-1-inch Canadian hockey player enjoys a lavish life from his salary.
Connor Andrew McDavid found his extraordinary talent on the ice during his childhood. McDavid played ice hockey with and against older kids in his neighborhood. Likewise, the talented Canadian athlete won four Ontario Minor Hockey Championships. After completing his junior league, Connor became the youngest team captain at 19 with the Oilers.
Connor McDavid started his career in season 2015-16. During this, Connor signed an entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Currently, he holds a long-term contract with the Oilers. The Canadian hockey star, McDavid, owns an estimated $25 million as his net worth.
Connor McDavid played for Edmonton Oilers for over half a decade and earned a huge net worth from the salary he gets from the Oilers. SOURCE: Instagram@mcdavid97 Over the years, Connor managed to earn his wealth from two major sources. Firstly, McDavid earns a massive salary from his team. The Canadian athlete also brings in huge money from endorsement deals.
Connor McDavid earns millions of dollars from his salary alone. Currently, the Edmonton Oilers pay Connor a whopping $12.5 million per season. Likewise, McDavid earned a much lower salary in his initial years.
In Connor's starting years in NHL, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with Oilers. At the time, his deal with the NHL team was worth $11.3 million. McDavid bagged $3.7 million annually during his early years in NHL.
Connor McDavid shined like a diamond in two years of his entry-level contract. After that, the Edmonton Oilers enticed him with a massive pay upgrade! On July 5, 2017, the Canadian hockey player signed an eight-year contract with the Oilers.
Connor McDavid earned millions of dollars while playing for Edmonton Oilers. SOURCE: Instagram@mcdavid97 Connor's multi-million deal with his team started in the 2018-19 season. Also, the extension deal of McDavid was worth $100 million. Similarly, his annual salary cranked to $14 million starting in 2018.
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One of the most significant ways an athlete draws money is through endorsements. Given Connor McDavid's success in his sport, it's no surprise he holds multi-million sponsorships.
Connor McDavid posted a picture while he showed off his Adidas gear, with whom he signed an endorsement deal. SOURCE: Instagram@mcdavid97 Connor held the top spot as the highest-earning NHL player in 2020. Similarly, Auston Matthews held second place as the highest-earning player in that year. The Oilers captain earns a massive salary, as mentioned above. Also, McDavid earned an estimated $4 million from sponsorships.
McDavid's biggest endorsement deals include sportswear, Adidas, and CCM Hockey Gears! More recently, Connor signed a contract with BetMGM in 2022.
McDavid commands an immense fortune; sure, he can afford supercars. However, the Canadian Hockey star prefers his Range Rover. The celebrated hockey player drives a white range rover. His car costs $66,000 and upwards to $70,000+ depending on add-ons.
As established, Connor McDavid is a wealthy man. So, forking up a million or two wasn't a deal breaker for McDavid when building a home. Connor and his girlfriend built their dream house, spending a heft sum.
Connor McDavid and his girlfriend, Lauren Kyle, took a picture in their multi-million house. SOURCE: Instagram@mcdavid97 After the eight years extension, Connor and his girlfriend, Lauren Kyle, took their housing seriously. As such, the couple wanted a place to call home, not just a house. But, the market didn't have an ideal place for the couple.
Finding little success in their househunting, Conor and his partner, Lauren, decided to build their own. So, the NHL player spent millions on their three-story house near the North Saskatchewan River Valley.
After finishing his multi-million house, Connor McDavid showed his home to Architecture Digest. However, fans found his taste, rather Lauren Kyle's, bland. Fans trolled the Canadian athlete on the internet regarding his house!
Kyle designed the house costing a small fortune. Moreover, the real estate prices in McDavid's neighborhood skyrocketed afterward. Homes around the athlete's place currently sit at a price tag of $4 million.
Over the years, the NHL player dabbled in many different charities. Most recently, Connor McDavid pledged $100,000 to Ben Stelter Fund!
McDavid partnered with Gò Auto to donate a new van to The Kids with Cancer Society. In 2019, Go Auto and Connor gave Ronald McDonald House Charities two mini-vans.
Even in his early days, Connor supported various charitable organizations. In 2018, McDavid donated $85,000 to Edmonton's indigenous community for the kids to play sports.
