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Originally Posted by Funkhouser
Assuming the Oilers can't offer him a contract he is willing to sign, and he is vague about the future, what scenario is most likely next season?
1) The Oilers trade Drai for assets + cap relief
2) Roll the dice - Keep Drai for next season with the intention to sign him and McBaby to extensions at the end of the season
3) Keep Drai for one final kick at the can with the wonder twins, knowing you are walking him to free agency
As a Flames fan, the preference is 2 or 3, knowing that their team cannot reach the next level due to poor roster construction. I fear they go with option 1 and get a haul, while balancing out their roster.
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Unless Drai has stated that he wont be signing in Edmonton, I dont see a case where Edmonton tries to trade him before the deadline. Its cup or bust for this team
What will be interesting is when Drai doesn't sign on July 1st, listening to oilers fans freak out thinking that because he hasn't immediately signed Drai is ready to bolt and ready to take their beloved McAvi with them
A year of good times really!!