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Originally Posted by Locke
You're basically never dealing a franchise player from a position of strength.
And if you're the Oilers you're never in a position of strength. I mean, the player will be leaving Edmonton which is a win for everyone.
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True.
He’ll probably play the next 7 years then bolt like Tavares leaving them... nothing but the smell of their own farts.
He seems loyal to a fault. Thankfully he didn’t hand them a bargain contract to utilize his lower cap hit to build a team. Bobby Orr is his agent group, they see the clown show there, & what happened on Long Island.
The question is...?
How long can he listen to the boys on the bus stories until he’s had enough of their blowhardiness?
But I’m sure Gretz can impart his zen like alcohol fueled wizardry until the end of time.
God knows he never grew up cheering for that crony tire fire.
He also has a NMC the last 1/2 of his deal.
Further limiting their options & the return.