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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
The 12.5M is now spent.
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Exactly. Having one player like that is difficult under the cap. Two would cripple a team. Sure, they would get an effective player earning ELC money, which would be great if they were a contender already. As a terrible team, it won't do much for them. If they traded the pick, they could probably pick up some really nice pieces and expedite the rebuild.
Not to mention that Hughes would play behind McDavid until his ELC was up at the very least. Being on the second line with dufuses isn't going to put him is a great negotiating position for his next contract.
If the Oilers get 1st overall again (and they likely will), it would be in everyone's best interest that they trade the pick, or at least trade down.