So here's how I see things going (ha ha)
The Oilers have no choice, they have to keep these two, they're the only young talent they have, though they're not budget saving cheap, so they resign them.
They send their old faithful RNH to Kane's house, with a crow bar to Nancy Kerrigan Kane, to make sure he has a legit injury that can put him on long term injury. Of course the mistake was sending the softest human being on the planet to do it. Kane beats RNH within an inch of his life, and RNH ends up going on LTIR. Kane of course is still a cripple.
The Oilers trade CC, its tough because all of the other teams hate Bowman. He ends up sending CC to the Flames with 10 first round picks in exchange for a cat to be named later.
August 31st hits, Draisaitl's agent announces that they couldn't make a deal by the deadline and Drai doesn't want it to be a distraction. He says he's still interested in looking at signing with the Oilers but they won't talk until after the end of the season.
McDavid starts talking about his next contract. The locker room splits with McDrai on one side and their buddy Bouchard, and everyone else on the other side. Its the Millionaires club against the schlubs.
Draisaitl wants to drive up his value as does Bouchard. They both demand all the pp time and extra shifts.
Hyman starts showing his age, he's still good, but he's not GOOOOD.
Kane limps around the ice.
Skinner shows that he's not a regular season starter.
The Oilers limp out of the gate. A massive brawl erupts in the locker room.
New coach is fired for another new coach.
It doesn't help.
McDavid announces his intention not to sign a new contract.
The Oilers set a modern day record for lowest points and miss the playoffs by 80 points.
Canada rejoices.
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