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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
The control is always with the star player barring lockout time.
I mean if McDavid wants to screw over the Oilers there isn't anything stopping him.
I think it's unlikely for him to do so based on the collective actions of star players in the NHL.
If you think Connor Mcdavid will try to put the screws to the Oilers it's because you are probably just projecting your feelings towards the Oilers onto the situation.
The likelihood of McDavid's contract negotiations going down like you hope isn't very high IMO.
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You're a fool if you believe that. If McDavid's camp isn't doing everything they can to get to UFA status as soon as possible they are doing the player a disservice. McDavid is going to be a max salary player. Accept it, and prepare for it. That means the best strategy is to wait for his contract to expire, take the max for the minimum length, then hit UFA status, cashing in then with an even bigger number. That's just the way a smart agency would handle the situation. It has nothing to do with the Oilers, and everything to do with the player. Frankly, the Oilers are irrelevant. He could be playing for the Flames and the I would say the scenario plays out the exact same way.