Here is the conversation...when i read it. I get the sense that both guys have agreed (as much as they can) to stay together in Edmonton, particularly McDavids quip.
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“These conversations are going to come up, but at the end of the day, he’s going to do what’s best for him,” Draisaitl said. “I did what I thought was best for me at the time. And we’ve got a lot of great people in our organization that are really smart hockey people that will put a team around us that can compete for the Stanley Cup for many years to come. And we have to make sure that we continue to push the pace and lead the right way.”
There’s no doubt having Draisaitl in the fold for eight years beyond this upcoming season will be a huge influence on McDavid, though.
“A lot of things go into deciding where you’re gonna play and how long you’re gonna play there,” McDavid said. “But Leon signing his big deal would certainly, knowing that he’ll be there, go into that decision, amongst many other things.”
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Will be interesting to follow....certainly possible that if the Oilers bomb in the playoffs, he might really consider changes. No one can offer him more overall money though when that 8th year gets added on.