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The Fonz · 11-20-2016, 02:17 PM

Re: McDavid's next contract

I don't see any scenario where he signs for less than 10.5M AAV.
Fans on the Oilers board are referencing the Crosby deal, thinking McDavid will sign for a similar AAV. Problem with that is Crosby's deal benefited very much from the prior CBA, and doesn't look near as pretty under the new CBA's standards.

Crosby 12yrs/8.7M AAV
Years 1-8 AAV = 10.8M

That's in line with what the other premier players in the league are getting under this CBA.

Kopitar - 10.0M AAV
Kane - 10.5M AAV
Toews - 10.5M AAV

Crosby, Kopitar, and Toews, have won 7 of the last 8 cups. If GMs think McDavid is the next Center to fit that mold, and I think they do, I'd expect numerous offersheets worth $11M+ to be sent to his agent.

Doesn't help that GMs league-wide despise the way the Oiler's acquired him.

11-20-2016, 02:17 PM	#1562
The Fonz Our Jessica Fletcher Join Date: Dec 2004 Exp:	Re: McDavid's next contract I don't see any scenario where he signs for less than 10.5M AAV. Fans on the Oilers board are referencing the Crosby deal, thinking McDavid will sign for a similar AAV. Problem with that is Crosby's deal benefited very much from the prior CBA, and doesn't look near as pretty under the new CBA's standards. Crosby 12yrs/8.7M AAV Years 1-8 AAV = 10.8M That's in line with what the other premier players in the league are getting under this CBA. Kopitar - 10.0M AAV Kane - 10.5M AAV Toews - 10.5M AAV Crosby, Kopitar, and Toews, have won 7 of the last 8 cups. If GMs think McDavid is the next Center to fit that mold, and I think they do, I'd expect numerous offersheets worth $11M+ to be sent to his agent. Doesn't help that GMs league-wide despise the way the Oiler's acquired him. Last edited by The Fonz; 11-20-2016 at 02:19 PM.