[McG]

Still waiting for the hospital ward list of oiler injuries.

Holland out…that’s the end of his contract so maybe he retires, maybe not. This isn’t sudden though…this date has been literally known since the day he signed it. Are the Oilers so thick that they don’t have a backup plan?

Maybe they should get mcdavid’s agent in as manager…wait…he’s already president of hockey ops. Ok…ok…how about his junior coach…what…he’s already the coach? Okay…what about McDavid? He’s already designed and won all star contests.

Sather? Lowe? Gretzky? Messier?

In all seriousness, the next GM has a career make or break 2 years ahead of them. No draft picks, 2 star players to be signed or traded, an increasing salary cap with less money to spend should the stars both get signed. An aging roster with salary commitments.

The biggie is the expectations from fans and media which can lead to popular but incorrect decisions for the team.

I don’t see McDavid leaving actually…he has so much control over hockey operations. And I think that’s the biggest reason why Draisatl will get overpaid and won’t leave. Draisatl is literally going to have to break up with McDavid if he wants to leave…and his buddy will over pay to not get dumped.

Can you imagine the constant speculation and pressure if Draisatl hasn’t signed by September? “Have you signed yet” will be worse from Edmonton and elsewhere media than “are we there yet” from children.

Delicious!