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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Sounds like McDavid is going to go the 5 year route which buys a single year of free agency. Crosby, Stamkos, Toews, Kane, Malkin all went this way.
The Oilers risk losing him at 25/26 but also would be in position to sign him for 8 years for his 26-34 years which should be his absolute prime.
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A players prime is normally in their early 20's. By 26 most players are already on their declines.