Their best shot at a cup is to go to a bubble team as a UFA. Who's got a solid defensive core and a good goalie?
Does McDavid turn the Islanders into the cup favorite? Maybe Detroit? I think if he wants a cup he'll have to move on without costing his new team everything they have. Edmonton has already spent their future. They're on the downhill and will drop off a cliff after next year.
I'm less sold on Draisaitl moving the needle in playoffs for the salary he'll command but maybe he turns a Senator/Islander/Nashville franchise into serious contenders
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