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Originally Posted by dino7c
lol J Skinner is signed for one year and they are currently over the cap let alone with Drai's 5.5M raise
"way better" like you can't be serious
The next few years will be glorious with the Oilers window slamming shut
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Ok Skinner is for this year only but that's just one player on the list. The large majority of their team that made the cup last year has another 2 cracks at it.
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Originally Posted by Textcritic
J. Skinner and Bouchard are signed for only this year.
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Bouchard will get extended.
My general point isnt that they have one more shot at it. They have atleast the next 2 years with largely the same roster as the one last year.
Just because they weren't good enough to win Game 7 last year doesn't automatically mean they won't be good enough next 2 years. It's not a linear equation.
They haven't gotten worse. At worst- they are equal to last year for ATLEAST the next 2 years.
Announcing an extension prior to camp opening was best case scenario. Now there is no hope for a divided locker room, media circus etc to derail their season with Draisaitl eventually leaving. Today isn't a "win" by any means for Flames fans.
BUT after the next 2 years- your points are valid/fair game.