NHL star Connor McDavid donated $12 million to homeless shelter? Viral claim debunked

Connor McDavid, who plays for the Edmonton Oilers was recently rumored to have donated a whopping $12 million to a homeless shelter, but those rumors have now proven to be false. According to reports, the Art Ross Trophy winner was falsely reported to have donated the amount to help establish homeless shelters in Edmonton, Canada.

Connor McDavid's eight year deal with the Edmonton Oilers is set to end next year, after the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. According to Pro Football Negotiations, McDavid, who has a $100 million contract, has not yet requested for a possible extension of his contract. In an interview with Bleacher Report, sports reporter Frank Seravalli pointed out that it is unlikely that McDavid will want to transfer elsewhere, and that an extension of his contract is something that can be expected in the near future. He said:

"I’d expect in relatively short order here, whether it’s in the next week or two, that that process will begin to ramp up. The minute that Connor McDavid picks his head up off the pillow and decides that he would like to have a contract extension done, that’s the day that it’ll happen."

More about the rumor regarding Connor McDavid's alleged $12 million donation to the homeless shelter

Connor McDavid was rumored to have donated $12 million in the past week. The rumor, which has now proven to be false, was first posted on Facebook by Orange Line Legends, a page with over eleven thousand followers.

In their post, the page allgeged that the NHL star had donated over $12 million to homeless support centers, claiming that the initiative would also fund three hundred shelter beds, and help establish one hundred housing units for people in need. The post read:

"BREAKING NEWS: Canadian hockey star Connor McDavid has donated his entire $12.9 million bonus and sponsorship earnings to fund a series of homeless support centers in Edmonton, home of the Edmonton Oilers. The initiative will help create 150 housing units and 300 shelter beds for those in need."

Connor McDavid, who has a net worth of $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, has made no official statement or confirmation regarding his alleged donation to the homeless shelter.

The post has been shared eleven thousand times, with over six thousand comments from fans and over one hundred three thousand reactions from users online. Moreover, the page provides no evidence of McDavid having made this alleged contribution.

According to the official NHL website, back in June, Stan Bowman, the General Manager of Edmonton Oilers, discussed how valuable Connor McDavid was to the team, and said:

"Connor’s the best player in the League, the most important player in the League, he’s our captain, he’s our leader and certainly he’s a No. 1 priority. I think listening to Connor’s take on things, he’s earned the right for us to be respectful of his time.”

He further added:

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"Certainly we’re eager to meet with him whenever he wants, but also understanding that he just went through a tough ending to the season. Timing-wise, Connor is going to drive that process, but there’s no question he’s a pivotal player on our team and not just what he does on the ice, but his leadership."

According to the official NHL website, if Connor McDavid does not extend his contract, he is set to become a free agent on July 1, 2026.

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