After the Panthers’ championship game, Elon Musk announced his decision to buy 70% of the Oilers’ stock and will make Connor McDavid the best player with a “huge” salary after Connor McDavid’s offer to leave the Oilers.

Just hours after the Florida Panthers claimed the NHL championship title in a thrilling Game 7 finale, the hockey world has been rocked by another seismic announcement — and this time, it has nothing to do with the Stanley Cup.

In a bold and unprecedented move, tech billionaire Elon Musk revealed his intent to purchase a 70% stake in the Edmonton Oilers, vowing to revolutionize the franchise and “turn Connor McDavid into the greatest player in NHL history.”

The timing of the announcement has raised eyebrows, especially as rumors have swirled in recent weeks that Connor McDavid, the face of the Oilers and one of the most dominant players of his generation, was considering leaving the team after another devastating championship defeat.

McDavid, who has carried the Oilers deep into the playoffs multiple times, was reportedly frustrated by the team’s inability to secure the Stanley Cup and had allegedly begun exploring options elsewhere.

Musk’s statement, posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account, read:

“I’m buying 70% of the Edmonton Oilers. Connor McDavid will not leave. He’s going to become the greatest of all time — with a salary to match.”

Sources close to the negotiations have revealed that Musk plans to offer McDavid the largest salary package in NHL history, including not just a record-breaking annual salary, but also equity in Musk-owned ventures such as Tesla and SpaceX. This package, insiders claim, could make McDavid the highest-paid athlete in the world — across any sport.

But it wasn’t Musk’s announcement that truly shook the hockey world. It was McDavid’s reaction.

Instead of celebrating the offer or expressing gratitude, McDavid took to the media with a calm but unexpected response:

“Money has never been the reason I play this game. If I stay, it’s because I believe in the Oilers — not because someone bought the team.”

Fans were stunned. Social media exploded with mixed reactions — some praising McDavid for his integrity and loyalty, while others questioned whether he would walk away from what could be the most lucrative deal in sports history. Within an hour, #McDavidDecision and #ElonOilers were trending worldwide.

Longtime Oilers supporters are divided. Some see Musk’s involvement as a lifeline, injecting energy, capital, and innovation into a franchise that has struggled to capitalize on McDavid’s brilliance. Others worry that turning hockey into a billionaire’s experiment might destroy the soul of the sport.

One fan tweeted:

“I love Connor, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Let Musk build a dynasty. Take the money and stay!”

Another posted:

“Connor McDavid is a class act. He plays for passion, not profit. That’s why we love him.”

The NHL has yet to comment on Musk’s ownership ambitions, though insiders believe league approval could take months. Meanwhile, the Oilers’ current management has remained tight-lipped, adding to the speculation.

What’s clear is that this story is far from over. As McDavid takes time to consider his future and Musk pushes forward with his buyout plan, the entire NHL waits with bated breath.

Will McDavid accept the biggest offer in hockey history? Or will he walk away — not just from the money, but potentially from Edmonton entirely?

One thing is certain: the Oilers’ future — and perhaps the future of hockey itself — just took a turn no one saw coming.