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Originally Posted by Textcritic
On a long term deal I absolutely think that McDavid will expect that much. Don't forget that Crosby's deal which accounted for 17% of the salary cap at the time was also only a five year deal. If the Oilers sign McDavid for 6, 7 or 8 years the dollar value and cap hit are both going to be massive.
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Top players were taking more at the time then they are now.
Iginla signed for like 18% of the Flames cap right after the lockout.
Kane and Toews are currently at the top with 14% each.
We'll see how it plays out.