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Originally Posted by dino7c
They wont...Ekholm will also be done. The Oilers will have a steep drop off and a mediocre team locked up for 8 years. Chicago after the cups
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This could be best case scenario. When you look at the Campbell buyout and project Bouchard next contract (I project $9.5 mil but I bet it could be more) I have the Oilers with 16 guys signed and $5 mil cap space next year.
They can't afford much more for Bouchard, any cap overages this year and they won't be able to sign/re-sign, and players like they did with Skinner next summer.
Ekhlom and Bouchard also will be as important as any players on the team with that d. Ekholm turns 35 this season. 36 the following. I just don't see how they will be good after this up-and-coming season even if Mcdavid stays.
They will probably be without their 1st in 26 as well after this trade deadline. They lose this year they will be average for at least 5 years after that before they need to rebuild for many years. Just need them to lose 1 more year.