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Originally Posted by GGG
1) lose him for nothing - Minor drop in probability of winning this season, major drop in probability the following seasons. What is the realistic free agent class after next year you are targeting with the cap space?
2) What trade is available here?
3) A 1-3 year contract would inherently have a higher cap hit than the 8 year contract he signed. I don’t see how that improves the oilers cup odds over the term of that contract. A 1 year deal would have needed to be close to 20% as he is making 16.5 in cash the first 3 years. So how does 3 x 16.5 help the oilers?
Can you explain how any of the above options increase the oilers cup odds in their current window? You also don’t consider in your options if McDavids resigning was contingent on this. Considering McGM has influence I think that should factor into your calculus.
The Oilers just put a cap on how good they can be but it is likely their best opportunity.
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It isn't losing him for nothing. Would you sign 29-year-old Draisaitl to 1x$8.5M if you had Stanley Cup aspirations this year? Or do you have to hitch your wagon to a bloated retirement contract so you didn't "lose him for nothing"? Why would you pay for something overpriced that you don't want?