Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has drawn the lion’s share of attention this offseason amid uncertainty regarding his contract extension.That attention has now spilled over into other aspects of life beyond the NHL. The situation has now grabbed the attention of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney, speaking to the Liberal Caucus on Wednesday, jested about Connor McDavid’s contract status.The playful jab had serious undertones, urging the Oilers to lock up their franchise player. The PM stated:“We are in a crisis…The global trading system has been upended, supply chains have been destroyed… McDavid is unsigned.”Carney, a notable Oilers fan, made the remarks at the Liberal event in Edmonton. His comments were aimed at reassuring fans that he will do everything he can to keep Connor McDavid in Edmonton for the foreseeable future.The PM concluded:“In times like these, you have to draw back in, remember what you have: Draisaitl, Hyman, Nugent Hopkins… Connor, if there is anything that we can do in the upcoming budget, we’re spending less, we’re gonna invest more, so we can bring that cup back to Canada.”While Carney’s comments may have seemed innocent, they should not be taken lightly. Canada’s three-decade-long Stanley Cup drought weighs heavily on Canadian fans. So, there’s plenty of motivation to get one of the nation’s seven teams to bring the Cup back north of the border.Insider exposes Connor McDavid’s frustration with OilersThe lack of a contract extension between the Oilers and Connor McDavid has led to wild speculation about the superstar’s future. Several teams have been floated as potential destinations for McDavid next summer.But beyond the rumor mill grinding away, reality could be much different. In his latest 32 Thoughts Podcast, insider Elliotte Friedman exposed what he believes is the main reason behind Connor McDavid’s reluctance to sign in Edmonton.In particular, Friedman noted:“When someone asks me what this is all about, it’s two losses in a row in the Finals, and he can’t freaking stand it. It makes him crazy.”Indeed, coming so agonizingly close to a championship is enough to challenge any athlete’s motivation. As such, Friedman’s comments signal that McDavid may be unsure about what could happen down the line in Edmonton.If McDavid is unsure about the Oilers’ chances to finally dethrone the Florida Panthers, it may be just enough to push him over the edge. That edge could mean leaving Edmonton for a team he believes has a better chance at winning the Stanley Cup.