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Originally Posted by Racki
Is there actual talk of a 5 year deal for McDavid? Oh boy, that would be devastating for the Oilers. It would take him right to UFA status so he could sign with his hometown Maple Leafs or he could win 5 more Hart trophies and demand about $20,000,000 a year. Lose, lose if you're an Oilers fan.
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Believe it or not this is the route that most of the "generational" players have done. Crosby, Malkin, Toews, Kane, and Stamkos all signed 5 years deals out of ELC. All of those players signed with the team that drafted them long term