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In all seriousness, it is pretty clear exactly how this played out:

This is a young player and a savvy agent taking advantage of a desperate organization painted into a corner.

The Oilers need immediate results. Signing this contract provides the impression that an emerging Klefbom is a top pairing defenseman. He's no where near the number on his paycheck for this season just yet, but the number creates the illusion that he is. Good for Klefbom for taking advantage of a perfect storm of incompetence. But this IS NOT a good deal for Edmonton.