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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Its going to be hard for the Oilers to balance their team when 25% or more of the cap is taken up by two players.
Its the one thing going forward that teams that grasp a generational player are going to have to decide on. Do they go with an unbalanced team with little depth or find a way to balance it out.
Its easier though if you draft well and have good prospects, but realistically outside of JP, there's not a lot for their Oilers to get all that excited about because they pissed away so many picks with bad picks and bad development.
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Well the argument would be Chicago where 2 players are making $20MM. However, I think your last paragraph is the difference. Chicago and Pittsburgh have been able to find diamonds via draft and signing. Edmonton hasn't shown that yet, and with Lucic they showed they actually overpay for end of prime players.
Chicago has been screwed. Edmonton could do the same. It will take an outstanding GM and lots of luck. Something not seen yet.