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Old 06-27-2017, 11:01 PM   #7044
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Originally Posted by Textcritic View Post
I think if the Oilers ultimately decide that they need Draisaitl carrying the second line, then this could be closer to a reality. Last year he scored at about a 50-point pace when separated from McDavid. I am sure he would provide solid to great second-line production, but that is not enough to warrant a +$9.0 m payout, and it will weaken the top line.
I was referring to the cap hit being unlikely, an oiler falling off the map is far from unlikely.
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