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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
They still could - I actually don't think this guarantees Drai says in Edmonton all 8 years.
I think this lets them go after the cup for this season, maybe next season, they see what happens with McDavid and depending what happens there is still the potential Draisaitl is moved where he wants to go at some point in the future and it allows the Oilers to get a return.
Unfortunately all this means is that Drai doesn't walk as a UFA and the Oilers get nothing in return for him
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Honest question, when was the last time a Top 5 paid player was traded? Given he's on the mid-back of his contract, and obviously benefiting from McDavid.
Salary would need to go back, which is a loss of production or defense, unless it's a salary dump. So maybe if Oilers can pull off its all for a few mid round picks?
I just don't know of a comparable situation that has happened with the highest paid player or (in future) near highest in a cap world. The suitors would be small, and the return would be poor to make work.