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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Well, I think McDavid is going to sign, but here’s a theory I considered:
The Oilers actually believe they’re going to lose McDavid (or that there is a very strong possibility they might). So this is either an attempt to secure players McDavid likes (for whatever reason) through much of what his next contract might be (so he can see what he’s signing up for) OR (more fun) they’re trying to lock players in BEFORE McDavid leaves, knowing how much more difficult it will be to attract any talent at all without him.
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Seeing the term this cross my mind as well. They could be preparing for McDavid to leave and signing guys to term. It was mentioned they are working on a bunch of guys. So they will be cash strapped again trying to take another shot but will have a team a ####ty one but a team if McDavid leaves.