So let me get this straight.... Klefbom is entering the 3rd year of his ELC. He is in the same contractually position as Monahan, Gaudreau, Barkov, Mackinnon, Ristolainen, Seth Jones and Nichushkin.
Elias Lindholm was in the same position and got extended for 2.7 for 2 years.
The only bargaining chip that these players have to get more than 2.5-3M for the next 2 years is an RFA offer sheet where the offering team to force the salary has to risk at least a first round draft pick.
A team offering 4.167 for any term to Klefbom would have to risk a first and a 3rd.
For what they have done in their careers so far Monahan, Gaudreau, Barkov, Mackinnon, Seth Jones and Nichushkin have all had a far better season than Kelfbom.
Oiler management is so far ahead of the pack they think they are leading when in fact they are getting lapped.
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