Why would either take less to play in Edmonton. It is an undesirable location, there are virtually no opportunities for additional advertising income, and the Oilers have traded every pick and prospect away to win now. The Oilers are the oldest team in the NHL with a bleak future.
The Oilers would certainly have to overpay be a wide margin to get their attention and I still don't think it gets done.
Name a single top player who played their entire career in Edmonton. There are none. Every single one left and so will these two.
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