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Old 09-03-2024, 10:45 AM   #131
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada View Post
It's really hard to say. He should always have good value on the powerplay but if he loses a step or two, things could change fast. He did look a little slower and less effective last season and the Oilers have rode him and McDavid hard over the years so his legs have a lot of miles on them. I don't think this contract will age as well as McDavid's who's always going to be a good skater even if he loses a step.
I think McDavid is a phenomenal player but my embarassing-in-the-future take is that Draisaitl’s game will translate better to his twilight years than McDavid’s. Have seen it in multiple sports where athletes who rely on speed and athleticism get hit harder in their later years.
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