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Originally Posted by kunkstyle
1) make the same or more money
2) GTFO of Edmonton.
Bit's been chewed so hard it looks like old bubblegum at this point.
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polak is right, though.
people are transferring their hate for Edmonton and the oilers to Mcdavid and not being objective.
look at jay randoms comment for example
"If I'm in McDavid's skates, I'll be waiting for an offer sheet that takes me exactly to my first year of UFA status, minimizing the length of time I will have to spend in Edmonton when they match. I suspect there are a number of GMs in the league who are more than willing to do McDavid that favour, figuring he may remember them fondly when he does get a chance to pack his bags and leave a dog of a franchise in a doghouse of a city. "
I don't doubt that's what JR thinks, but I don't believe that's going through McDavid's head. he's getting paid no matter what. money isn't the issue.
You know what would make McDavid want to leave Edmonton? losing.
If Edmonton continues to improve and finds some success, McDavid will be willing to stay. doesn't matter if it's Edmonton or anywhere else, competitive players want to win. When he's an UFA, he's not leaving Edmonton because he
might dislike the city, he's going to go where he feels he has the best chance to win the cup.