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Split98 · 05-24-2019, 07:18 AM

If this is a 1 year deal, it could be pretty funny to watch play out in the end

As much as the inbred up North don't believe it, no one is signing on to be a 19-20 Oiler to win the cup... so he's signing on to establish himself in the NHL. Where better than the place that will gift you top-6 minutes with McDavid as you enter the league?

If he plays well... does he stay in Edmonton?
If he plays poorly, his NHL career is likely over before it starts

You're either going to get noticed and offered a contract where you'd rather be, or Edmonton is going to overpay you to stay. It would be a fun storyline for the Oilers to add to their arsenal. "Choose the Oilers for your best chance on a real team someday!"

05-24-2019, 07:18 AM	#184
Split98 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Exp:	If this is a 1 year deal, it could be pretty funny to watch play out in the end As much as the inbred up North don't believe it, no one is signing on to be a 19-20 Oiler to win the cup... so he's signing on to establish himself in the NHL. Where better than the place that will gift you top-6 minutes with McDavid as you enter the league? If he plays well... does he stay in Edmonton? If he plays poorly, his NHL career is likely over before it starts You're either going to get noticed and offered a contract where you'd rather be, or Edmonton is going to overpay you to stay. It would be a fun storyline for the Oilers to add to their arsenal. "Choose the Oilers for your best chance on a real team someday!" Last edited by Split98; 05-24-2019 at 07:21 AM.