Having McDavid will help. It has already helped the Oilers land one of the bigger hockey execs available.
It's true that free agency isn't what it used to be, but if the Oilers can change their image, then it will at least help them keep their own free agents.
They have a long way to go still, but it's a start. Something that they haven't had is a long time.
I am still betting though that McDavid signs an entry level deal at 18 and at 21, the Oilers will either have to sign him to a 4 year deal to bring him up to UFA status; or he become on RFA, solicit a 4-year offersheet from another team (the Oilers probably match if he turns out as projected). Either way, I can easily see him gone by 25.
The next 7 years will be vital for the Oilers to build something and improve their image.
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Last edited by FlamesAddiction; 04-24-2015 at 03:44 PM.
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