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Old 03-15-2017, 05:15 PM   #4222
Oil Stain
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Originally Posted by Textcritic View Post
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.
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.
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