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Originally Posted by Whynotnow
I don’t think there’s a single oilers fan worried about the contract at the age of 38. Not because it might not be bad, but because it’s not the focus. Either this bet pays off, a cup ensues and these guys play out their career here talking about the cup. Or there’s no cups and then there’s 2 scenarios. One is these guys are boat anchors and it’s a sad decline into misery near the end and a rebuild starts. Or they ask for a trade to try to collect their chip and the rebuild starts.
The gamble is the only thing the franchise could do. Still may never win the cup but sure as heck don’t win one without Drai and Mcdavid. Time will tell.
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There is another scenario that could play out. The age and contracts handcuff the oilers for the next 8-10 years.... but the team is too good to rebuild and draft high in the draft. After next year, this option is more likely to play out than a cup or being at the bottom and rebuilding. Also, very unlikely these guys get traded in the next 6-7 years. Could be a 3rd place team or wildcard team for many years.