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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
The worry I would have with Hall and Eberle having long term dels is that they might start to get comfortable and not compete as hard. Especially if the team continues to not have any on ice success. We saw it a bit in Calgary with Iginla. Early on he had short term contracts to keep him motivated, but even than he didn't always play hard until Sutter started coaching the team. When he got the long term deal, and Sutter was no longer around, he didn't compete as hard as often. Part of it was certainly age, but I think the fact that he was secure, and given how bad the team had been, being able to be in the playoff race seemed good enough.
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You're already seeing it with Eberle. The guy has checked out in a tonne of games this season.
Taylor Hall, despite a face you'd love to punch, is a gamer and he's the guy on the Oilers I wouldn't worry about. He might have a bad season or two on that contract but I think he'll earn it overall