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Originally Posted by Slanter
And I think this is necessary because he knows he's going to have to play out next year with the Oilers. Heck, maybe he even wants to. Both team and player might recognize this is their last big chance to win a cup. But if he came out now and said he wasn't going to sign long term, that would make for an awkward year.
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As much as it was unfortunate to have Gaudreau and Chucky decide to leave the team, it really serves as a powerful blueprint for the two stars in Edmonton in what continues to feel like the most probable outcome.