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Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce
As stated several times in numerous places around here, McDavid and Draisaitl contracts will not hurt the Oilers. They have plenty of those that still might/will though.
There will be no offer sheets. McDavid will be extended as soon as is possible, without any real negotiating. They will hand him the contract to fill in a number. The term will be of greatest interest. Does McDavid give them max term at reduced rate (meaning 10M+), or does he put a time limit to build a winner (at that reduced salary)? Like to the year before his UFA eligibility.
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I would bet Mcdavid will not sign an 8 year deal. If him and his agent have any sense he will sign 5-6-6. He has all the power in the negotiation. No chance he sign 8 years. The only debate will be the cap hit. No chance he commits 8 years even if it is 13+
He can always resign as an UFA with the Oil if he chooses but why not give himself all the options in the league as soon as possible when buying UFA years does not apply to him