I would not take McDavid one for one, if I'm the Hawks (and that isn't because, Oilers)
Chances are that Bedard won't be as good as McDavid, but he MIGHT be. And he is going to be $10M cheaper for the next 3 years, and still cheaper, after that (unless Bedard turns out to be better than McDavid, in which case, you're glad you kept him).
There is no guarantee of even keeping McDavid, beyond 3 years, whereas you are guaranteed 7 with Bedard, and more if you're smart about it.
If you're offering me McDavid, it would have to include significant cap retention, and probably prospects or picks:
McDavid + 24 and 25 1sts.
That might convince me to take the deal.
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