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SuperMatt18 · 08-16-2017, 12:11 PM

That is the issue here for the Oilers.

He is paid like a "top 10" point producing line driver now but has never produced at that level away from McDavid.

Will be interesting to see if he succeeds when on his own line next year.

08-16-2017, 12:11 PM	#10
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	That is the issue here for the Oilers. He is paid like a "top 10" point producing line driver now but has never produced at that level away from McDavid. Will be interesting to see if he succeeds when on his own line next year.