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Originally Posted by The Fonz
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.
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McDavid gets paid and stays in Edmonton is my predication.
He gets a lot of money and is worth a lot of money.
If Flames fan's need to resort to attacking this contract to feel good compared to the Oilers- we are in trouble.